Gold Room Shrine, located in the Gold Hall of the Tottori Prefectural Government Building's park, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Okami. As a symbol of wealth and prosperity, gold is believed to have been accumulated by the shrine's founder. The shrine's main hall features a large wooden beam adorned with rice paper 'wind chimes' and decorated with intricate carvings of various animals and plants. Visitors can make offerings of sweets or coins to the kami, hoping for good fortune and prosperity.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari, Okami
- 座標
- 35.1473943, 133.0348676
参拝のヒント
To avoid waiting, arrive at the shrine during non-peak hours (9am-11am) when possible. The shrine's small main hall can become crowded quickly.
文化的背景
This shrine is one of few in Japan specifically dedicated to Inari Okami, who is revered as the patron deity of industry and commerce. Gold is considered a sacred material in Shintoism, representing wealth and prosperity. Visitors are often given a traditional 'gold coin' (inari-egoshin) to make an offering and attract good fortune.
歴史
Founded in 1962 by Tottori Prefectural Government