Located in the city of Maibara, in Shiga Prefecture, 廣告稲荷大神 Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Goei no Okami, a kami associated with agriculture and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a main hall featuring a tiled roof and sliding doors made from hinoki cypress wood.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Goei no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Goei no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.970125, 135.777388
Visitor tip
To make the most of your visit, try the local specialty, Maibara's famous Mugi-ito sake, at one of the many shops near the shrine entrance.
Cultural notes
Goei no Okami is also associated with the harvest season and is often invoked by farmers for a bountiful crop. The shrine celebrates the Shikimochi Festival in October to honor this deity.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1869 during the late Edo period.