Godai-ji Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the kami, Izumo no Okami and Goshin'etsu. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance during the Edo period, featuring a traditional style with distinctive black-painted shingles.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Goshin'etsu, Izumo no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Izumo no Okami, Goshin'etsu
- Coordinates
- 40.2371912, 140.384555
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during the annual Oshogatsu festival to experience traditional Japanese New Year's customs and participate in special rituals.
Cultural notes
Izumo no Okami, the primary deity enshrined at this shrine, is a regional kami revered for fertility and prosperity. The Goshin'etsu, or 'protective spirits of the forest,' are believed to offer protection from natural disasters.
Historical note
Established in 1871 as a replacement for the earlier Godai Shrine.