Godai Shrine, located in the town of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Ototachibunareshi Hikoboshi. The shrine's main hall features a wooden structure with a tiled roof and is surrounded by a large stone wall. According to legend, Hikoboshi was a god who was separated from his wife by a river and later joined her in the afterlife. The shrine's festival, the Hikoboshi Festival, takes place on July 7th and features lanterns and food offerings for the spirits of lovers.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Ototachibunareshi Hikoboshi
- Coordinates
- 35.5764763, 140.4852113
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine, remove your shoes before entering the main hall and take a stroll through the beautiful gardens surrounding the shrine.
Cultural notes
The shrine's architecture is influenced by traditional Japanese designs, with a unique roof shape resembling a tatami mat. The Ototachibunareshi Hikoboshi is often depicted in local art and literature as a symbol of love and devotion.