Daiinari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is one of the most famous shrines in Japan dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami. The shrine is known for its impressive architecture and beautiful gardens, and is considered an important cultural and historical site in the region.
- Denomination
- 神社本庁
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.2595474, 139.1551012
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the evening when the sun is not directly overhead. Also, consider bringing a small gift of rice, fruits, or mochi for the kami to show your respect.
Cultural notes
As an Inari shrine, Daiinari Shrine is deeply connected to Japanese agriculture and fertility traditions. The shrine's annual festival, Odawara Matsuri, features traditional dances and performances that celebrate the harvest season and the rice goddess. The shrine's architecture also reflects its historical significance as a major center of Buddhist and Shinto worship in the region.
Historical note
The shrine was originally founded in 646 AD during the Asuka period and has since been rebuilt and reconstructed several times due to natural disasters.