Located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Kentatsuinari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the patron deity of rice and industry. This shrine has been an important center for agriculture and trade in the region for centuries. Visitors can explore the shrine's beautiful gardens, traditional torii gates, and historic architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.9810794, 135.7382643
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, it is recommended to visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the torii gates, creating a stunning visual effect.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is revered for his role in protecting farmers and merchants. The shrine celebrates an annual festival in September, which involves the display of thousands of vermilion torii gates and the presentation of offerings to the deity.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built during the Nara period (710-794 CE) to enshrine a sacred bell that possessed healing properties.