Located in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Ifuka-ji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess Inari Okami, who is revered as a kami of rice, prosperity, and industry. The shrine is famous for its hundreds of vermilion torii gates and is one of Japan's 88 sacred sites known as 'shinrinyaku'. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include the main shrine hall, the Kannon Hall, and several smaller shrines, including a shrine dedicated to the goddess Amaterasu Omikami. The shrine is particularly famous for its association with the city of Kyoto, where it was once a major pilgrimage site.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari, Amaterasu
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long lines, consider visiting the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is not shining brightly.
文化的背景
This shrine is famous for its torii gates and associations with the goddess Inari Okami, who is often depicted as a fox. The shrine also celebrates the annual 'Joya no Kane' bell-ringing festival, which takes place on December 27th, where thousands of people gather to ring bells to ward off evil spirits.
歴史
Founded in 745 as Ifuka-ji, the shrine has been rebuilt and relocated several times over the centuries, with its current location in Otsu dating back to the 14th century.