Godai-kyo Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest and the rice goddess Otsukimi. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style of the Edo period, with a wooden torii gate and a tiled-roof main hall. Visitors can experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine's gardens, which feature various types of trees and plants native to the region.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 36.2347186, 139.0744617
Visitor tip
For visitors interested in photography, consider visiting during the spring cherry blossom season to capture the beautiful blooms in the shrine's gardens.
Cultural notes
Godai-kyo Shrine is associated with the mythological figure of Otsukimi, a rice goddess who was believed to bring fertility and prosperity to the crops. The shrine also holds an annual festival in May to celebrate the start of the new rice growing season.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1614 by the Tokugawa shogunate as a military shrine for the local lord, and has since been rebuilt and renovated several times.