Rokusha Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture whose name literally means 'Six Companies Shrine,' indicating it was likely established through the merger or joint worship of six separate deities or shrine entities.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.342446, 136.6851487
Visitor tip
Look for six distinct worship areas or deity representations that may reflect the shrine's multi-deity heritage.
Cultural notes
The name 'Rokusha' (六社) reflects a common practice in Japanese shrine organization where multiple kami or shrine functions were consolidated into a single worship site, often for administrative convenience or to strengthen local religious identity.