Located in the heart of Tokyo, White Mountain Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity. The shrine's unique architecture features thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel up the mountain, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth. Visitors can explore the shrine's many shrines and temples, including the famous Nakamise Shopping Street adjacent to the shrine, offering traditional Japanese goods and snacks.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.5075492, 139.5987024
Visitor tip
Try some freshly cooked rice balls from one of the vendors along Nakamise Shopping Street before visiting the shrine.
Cultural notes
Inari is often depicted with multiple foxes, which are believed to be his messengers. At White Mountain Inari Shrine, visitors can take a photo with a fox statue at the shrine entrance.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1633 during the Edo period by a member of the Shinto priestly class known as the 'Irezumi,' who served Inari Okami at the nearby Kiyosumi Park temple.