皇大神社

Kotai Shrine

Japanese Name皇大神社
English NameKotai Shrine
Prefecture山形県
City鶴岡市
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityKotae no Okami
Coordinates38.7561012, 139.8724563

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Kotai Shrine, located in Yamagata Prefecture's Oshu region, is dedicated to the imperial deity Kotae no Okami. The shrine is renowned for its unique architectural style, which blends elements of Japanese and Chinese design. Founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), it has played a significant role in regional Shinto practices and cultural events. Visitors can experience traditional rituals and ceremonies while exploring the shrine's tranquil grounds.

Cultural Significance

As one of the oldest shrines in Yamagata Prefecture, Kotai Shrine has deep connections to local mythology and folklore. The shrine is believed to protect travelers on the famous Tohoku Highway and is often visited by those seeking safe passage or good fortune.

Enshrined Deities

Kotae no Okami

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play