奥おく社しゃ

noun

rear shrine

A smaller shrine building located behind the main shrine (本社) but dedicated to the same deity. Often found in shrine complexes with multiple structures.

See also: 本社

• この神じん社じゃの奥おく社しゃは、本ほん殿でんの裏うら手ての森もりの中なかにあります。

  The rear shrine of this shrine is located in the forest behind the main hall.

• 奥おく社しゃまで参さん拝ぱいするには、さらに山やま道みちを登のぼる必ひつ要ようがある。

  To worship at the rear shrine, you need to climb further up the mountain path.