Igami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the Enshrined Deity Inari Okami, it has a long history dating back to the Edo period. The shrine's main hall was rebuilt in 1889 and its torii gate was built in 1924. Igami Shrine is known for its beautiful gardens and traditional Japanese architecture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari
- 座標
- 35.246798, 139.1481812
参拝のヒント
To avoid waiting, consider visiting the shrine early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
文化的背景
Igami Shrine is famous for its 'mikoshi', a portable shrine that is carried through the streets during the annual Mikage Matsuri festival. This unique tradition highlights the importance of Inari Okami as a patron deity of industry, agriculture, and fertility.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after the Great Odawara Fire of 1893.