The Higashi-no-Megashima Shrine, also known as North Field Inari Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture. Dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice and fertility, this shrine is famous for its unique structure, which features two layers of vermilion torii gates standing above each other. The shrine's architecture is typical of northern Japan, with a long history dating back to the Edo period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.8266968, 139.6694021
Visitor tip
To avoid waiting in line, visit the shrine during the week or early morning for a more peaceful experience.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is often depicted as a horned deity associated with fertility and prosperity. The shrine's torii gates are said to be able to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to those who make offerings of rice grains.
Historical note
The shrine was originally founded in the late Heian period and has since been rebuilt several times due to natural disasters.