Three-sai-jin-sha, located in the Sapporo area of Hokkaido, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Okami and the god of rice, rice goddess, and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese style with a distinctive rectangular torii gate. According to local lore, the shrine was originally founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) as a humble temple but was later re-established in its current form during the Meiji period (1868-1912).
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami, Rice Goddess
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can purchase a special 'Sapporo Three-sai-jin-sha' rice ball, made from fragrant Hokkaido-grown rice, at the shrine's main hall for a small donation to support local rice farmers.
文化的背景
Inari Okami is often depicted with multiple fox tails, and locals believe that these fox spirits can be seen near the shrine during cherry blossom season. The shrine also holds an annual autumn festival (Koyo-matsuri) in honor of Inari's role as god of harvest and prosperity.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after a great fire destroyed it in 1896.