New田稲荷 Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nihonmatsu, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and historic architecture, dating back to the Kamakura period. It is believed that the shrine was originally built in 1181 by the samurai lord of the region, but the current main hall was constructed during the Edo period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari
- 座標
- 35.7756535, 139.7385594
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's gardens, visit at dawn or dusk when the light is soft, allowing for stunning views of the torii gates.
文化的背景
Inari Okami is often depicted with many fox tails in Shinto mythology. At New田稲荷 Shrine, a unique tradition allows visitors to tie colored ribbons to the shrine's gates, which are then hung from the gates as an offering to Inari Okami.
歴史
New田稲荷 Shrine was built as a tribute to Inari Okami, the deity of rice and prosperity.