Located in Aomori Prefecture, the Deer Park Shrine, also known as Joryu-ji, honors various Shinto deities, but its primary focus is on the local deity, Inari Okami. Visitors can walk through a beautiful deer park filled with over 1,000 Sika deer, and participate in the 'deer food' tradition, where locals feed the deer rice balls and experience the tranquil atmosphere of the shrine.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami, Tsukiyomi-no-Okami
- 座標
- 40.7668014, 140.434925
参拝のヒント
To get the most out of your visit, arrive early to feed the deer and take a stroll through the beautiful park before it gets crowded.
文化的背景
Joryu-ji is known for its unique architecture, featuring a five-story pagoda and a large torii gate. The shrine also plays host to the annual 'Deer Festival' in autumn, where visitors can participate in traditional games and activities with the deer.