Gotanjoji Gohō Jinja

Gotanjoji Gohō Jinja is a shrine in Shōda-chō, Echizen City that enshrines the protective kami of Gotanjoji Temple. It plays an important role as the guardian deity of the temple, displaying a unique form of faith that harmonizes Buddhist law and Shintō. Gotanjoji is also beloved as the Cat Temple, and this protective shrine likewise holds deep significance regarding compassion toward all living beings and the protection of Buddhist teachings. As a sacred place visited by those seeking peace of mind, it teaches people to extend loving-kindness toward all living things.