折上稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, dedicated to the rice god Inari Okami and the patron deity of fishermen, Oshimi Hikoboshi. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a single main hall (honden) and several smaller buildings. Visitors can experience the vibrant atmosphere during the annual Inari Festival, which honors the shrine's deities and takes place in October.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami, Oshimi Hikoboshi
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's scenic beauty, visit at sunrise or sunset when the vermilion torii gates are illuminated.
文化的背景
Inari Okami is revered for his role in bringing prosperity and good harvests. The shrine also enshrines Oshimi Hikoboshi, a god of love and fertility associated with the legend of the weeping crane. The shrine's many shrines within its grounds are dedicated to various aspects of Inari Okami's powers.
歴史
The shrine was founded in the late 8th century by Saint Kukai, a Buddhist monk who later converted to Shintoism.