Located in the city of Naoshima, Tottori Prefecture, Geido Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agriculture, Geido no Kami. The shrine's main hall is decorated with a traditional torii gate and features a beautiful garden with a large stone statue of Geido no Kami. Visitors can purchase local specialties such as sake and rice crackers at the shrine's gift shop.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Geido
- Kami enshrined
- Geido, no, Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4800353, 133.4666138
Visitor tip
Try the local specialty sake at the shrine's gift shop for a authentic Naoshima experience.
Cultural notes
Geido Shrine is closely associated with the local rice industry and is said to have been founded by a samurai who brought the god Geido no Kami back from his travels in the Ryukyu Kingdom. The shrine hosts an annual festival in May, during which participants dress up as Geido no Kami and perform traditional dances.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1663 during the Edo period, making it one of the oldest shrines in Tottori Prefecture.