Located in the city of Hakone, White Mountain Inari Taisha is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to the god of rice, prosperity, and fertility. The shrine is situated at the foot of Mount Fuji, reflecting its symbolic connection with the sacred mountain. As one of the 87 major Shinto shrines in Japan, it attracts millions of visitors each year.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.3359242, 139.6000678
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, consider visiting the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is not directly overhead.
Cultural notes
The shrine's architecture and design are typical of Inari shrines, with a distinctive vermilion torii gate, multiple smaller gates (or 'torii') leading to the inner sanctum, and rows of stone lanterns. The shrine is famous for its thousands of stone statues of Inari, known as 'Inari-dō' or 'fox deities', which symbolize the god's association with fertility and prosperity.
Historical note
White Mountain Inari Taisha was first established during the Nara period (710-794 CE).