Godai-gami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. It is famous for its beautiful garden and the 'Matsue no Wakasago', which was used as a model for Ukiyo-e woodblock prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige. The shrine's architecture is influenced by Heian-style temples and features a five-story pagoda. Godai-gami Shrine is dedicated to the god of the sea, Ryujin.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ryujin
- Kami enshrined
- Ryujin
- Coordinates
- 39.448678, 141.5067618
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, it is recommended that visitors dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the main hall.
Cultural notes
Godai-gami Shrine is connected to the mythology of the Matsue region, which features various water-based kami such as Ryujin. The shrine also hosts an annual matsuri (festival) to celebrate the god's protection of the sea and the local community.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1616 during the Edo period.