立石稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity. Visitors can walk through the shrine's beautiful gardens and admire the iconic vermilion torii gate. Locals bring offerings of food and sake to the shrine during the annual autumn festival.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.5417293, 133.6496145
Visitor tip
For a unique souvenir, try some of the local specialties like Kurashiki's famous noodles or Beniwa-jima manju, a sweet rice cake made with red bean paste.
Cultural notes
This shrine is notable for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. During the autumn festival, locals bring offerings to Inari Okami, asking for good fortune and prosperity in their fields. The shrine's name, '立石', refers to the large stone monument that marks the entrance.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the Edo period (1603-1867) by a farmer who prayed for a bountiful harvest.