Located in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, Fushimi Inariyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a serpentine path up the mountain, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth. Visitors can hike along this winding path, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.6935856, 139.8112002
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the beauty of the vermilion torii gates, plan to visit during sunrise or sunset when the light is most striking.
Cultural notes
Fushimi Inariyama Shrine is often associated with the mythology of Inari Okami, who is said to have a thousand lovers and a thousand children. The shrine's name "Inari」 is also related to the Japanese word for rice, "inari," which is still used in Shinto rituals today.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 750 AD by Prince Nagaoka Tamuramaro, a noble from the imperial family.