Located in the city of Koyama, Tottori Prefecture, Name-anda Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari, known as Name-anda Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects its origins as an Inari shrine, with multiple shrines and torii gates that reflect its original purpose. Visitors can explore the shrine's many shops selling rice, sweets, and other offerings to the deity.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long lines, visit Name-anda Shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is not too strong.
文化的背景
Name-anda Shrine is famous for its festival called 'Name-anda Matsuri', which takes place on April 25th and 26th. The shrine's many shops selling rice, sweets, and other offerings to Inari Okami are especially popular during this time. Visitors can also try traditional Tottori sweets, such as Name-anda manju, named after the shrine.
歴史
Name-anda Shrine was founded in the Edo period (1603-1867), during the reign of Tokugawa Iemitsu.