Located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Eight Humps Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of rice and fertility. The shrine's name refers to the eight hills that surround it, resembling a pair of humps on the side of Mount Hakusan. With its unique architecture and historical significance, this shrine is an important cultural site in Ishikawa Prefecture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 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, be sure to bring a small gift of rice or sweets for the shrine's priest, who will appreciate the thought and generosity.
文化的背景
As an Inari shrine, Eight Humps Shrine is famous for its vermilion torii gate, which is adorned with thousands of paper lanterns during the annual autumn festival. The shrine is also known for its traditional architecture, featuring a wooden hollyhock tree that is said to have been a favorite of the shrine's founder.
歴史
Founded in 1547 by a local daimyo, the shrine has been rebuilt several times over the centuries due to natural disasters.