The Ise Grand Shrine, located in Mie Prefecture, is one of the most revered Shinto shrines in Japan and not at Osaka. However, there is a smaller shrine called 稲荷神社 (Inari Okamoto Shrine) dedicated to Inari Ōkami in Osaka's Sumiyoshi-ku. The shrine is famous for its vermilion torii gate and thousands of purple torii gates that stretch from the main hall to the rear gardens. Visitors can make offerings at the shrine and take a walk through the beautiful gardens.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Ōkami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.7589174, 135.5266079
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the evening.
Cultural notes
Inari Okamoto Shrine is famous for its thousands of purple torii gates, which symbolize the infinite nature of Inari. The shrine also hosts a festival called 'Sanja Matsuri' on May 15th to 17th every year, where visitors can watch traditional dances and performances.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1896, during the Meiji period.