Tora-Kashi-hara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture. Dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity, the shrine is known for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. According to legend, a fox spirit once took refuge under a pine tree here, earning it the name Kashi-hara. The shrine's main hall features an impressive torii gate, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari, Okami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To make the most of your visit, come early in the morning to witness the beautiful sunrise over the shrine's garden.
文化的背景
Inari Okami is often depicted as a fox or a man with a fox head. The shrine celebrates the annual Inari Festival in October, where visitors bring rice balls and other offerings to honor the god of agriculture and prosperity.
歴史
The shrine was first established in 1653 during the Edo period.