Inari Daimyoujin shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami, the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine is known for its vermilion torii gate and intricate wooden carvings, as well as its many small shrines dedicated to various forms of Inari. Visitors can make offerings of rice, incense, and coins to the shrine's many fox deities, believed to be Inari's sacred messengers.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.2915732, 141.423242
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when it is less crowded. Bring some rice to make an offering to Inari Okami.
Cultural notes
Inari Daimyoujin shrine is closely tied to the mythology of the fox, which is believed to be a sacred messenger of Inari Okami. The shrine's many small shrines dedicated to various forms of Inari are said to symbolize the different varieties of rice that bring fertility and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established in the Heian period (794-1185 CE) as a small Shinto temple, but has undergone numerous renovations and expansions over the centuries.