Ifukuyama Shrine, located in the Fushimi-ku ward of Kyoto, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, industry, and fertility. The shrine's name '若山神社' roughly translates to 'ifukuyama shrine', which refers to the nearby Ifukuyama mountain. This shrine is one of the many shrines in Japan that honor Inari Okami, with thousands of shrines dedicated to him across the country.
- 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 an offering at the shrine's famous torii gate, visitors should bring a small bag of rice or sweets as a traditional gift for Inari Okami.
文化的背景
Ifukuyama Shrine is known for its unique 'tsukubai' water basin, which allows visitors to cleanse their hands before making an offering. The shrine also hosts the annual 'Omisoka' festival on New Year's Eve, where devotees perform rituals and prayers to honor Inari Okami.
歴史
The shrine was originally built during the Nara period, but its current form was reconstructed in 1717 by Tokugawa Ietsugu, a prominent daimyo.