Kanazawa's Tanabata Festival is renowned, but less known is the significance of 諏訪神社 in Ishikawa Prefecture. This shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and industry. Visitors often take a moment to pray for good fortune before proceeding to Kanazawa's city center.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.1163499, 136.2843064
Visitor tip
For an authentic experience, bring a small offering of rice or sake to make at the shrine's altar.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is also associated with the fox spirit in Japanese mythology. It is customary for visitors to offer food and drink offerings to the fox at the shrine.
Historical note
The current main hall was rebuilt during the Genroku period (1688-1704).