Gosha Shrine is a unified shrine to the gods of land and the gods of parenting. This shrine is home to several treasures. One of these is its temizuya, or Shinto water ablution pavilion, which was donated by the lord of Hamamatsu Castle in 1638. Other treasures include the hand-cut stones around the base of the inner shrine, which are said to be sung about in folk tales, and the Unateri-nomitama Monument. This shrine is at its busiest in November during the Shichi-go-san festivities for young children, but is also a popular New Year's destination for locals.
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Gosha Shrine, Hamamatsu
Shrine to the gods of land and parenting
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Odilia Sindy Okinawati
8 years ago
I do really like visiting every shrine in Japan. They are unique and has their own characteristic.
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