The Fujita Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto kami of rice and industry, this shrine is famous for its giant bell that has been rung over 100 times since its installation in 2008 to raise funds for tsunami victims. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Heian-style design with a large torii gate and a five-story pagoda.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 38.6681801, 141.0480702
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn when the mist from the nearby forest rises over the torii gate.
Cultural notes
Inari is often depicted in Japanese art and literature as a benevolent god who rewards hard work and fertility. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in August to celebrate the harvest season and the abundance of rice.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) as part of a network of Inari shrines established to worship the kami of rice production.