神明社

Japanese Name神明社
PrefectureAkita
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityGoei
Coordinates40.0859468, 140.0311214

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About this Shrine

Godai Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Goei. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a main hall adorned with intricate wooden carvings and a large torii gate. Located near the Tono River, the shrine is believed to have been established during the Edo period (1603-1867).

Cultural Significance

Godai Shrine is associated with the mythology of the Goei, a kami said to reside in the Tono River. The shrine also holds an annual festival in September to celebrate the harvest season and the local crop, rice.

Enshrined Deities

Goei

Location

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