High Matsuyama Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Okazaki, Hikone city, Shiga prefecture. Dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, the shrine is known for its beautiful vermilion torii gates and traditional architecture. Visitors can explore the shrine's many shrines and halls, each dedicated to a different aspect of Inari's domain.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Fox, Rice, Prosperity
- 座標
- 35.2561548, 136.2557399
参拝のヒント
To avoid crowds, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when the torii gates are illuminated with LED lights.
文化的背景
Inari is often depicted as a fox, and at this shrine, visitors can see many fox-shaped amulets and charms. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in August to celebrate the harvest season.
歴史
The shrine was founded in 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.