Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, the Tokushima Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's history dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE), making it one of the oldest shrines in Japan. The shrine's architecture is typical of Ise-style Shinto shrines, featuring a large torii gate and a complex system of inner and outer courtyards.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami, Toshisakaya Okami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's main hall during the spring cherry blossom season for a stunning display of pink blooms.
文化的背景
Inari Okami is revered as the patron deity of rice farmers and merchants. The shrine is also famous for its fox spirits, known as Inari-okami no tsurugi, which are believed to possess supernatural powers.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire during the Gempei War in 1185.