Goshobara Daijingu is a Shinto shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and principal deity of the Shinto pantheon. The shrine's name includes 'Daijingu,' indicating its connection to the imperial tradition and the worship of Amaterasu.
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 34.3624568, 131.1598411
Visitor tip
As with most shrines dedicated to Amaterasu, morning visits are considered especially auspicious for prayers and worship.
Cultural notes
The designation 'Daijingu' connects this shrine to the tradition of Ise Grand Shrine worship, representing the imperial lineage through veneration of Amaterasu Omikami as the ancestral deity of the Japanese imperial family.