Located in the heart of Yokohama City, Shonandon Shrine is a renowned Shinto site dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami, the kami of rice, fertility, and prosperity. This beautiful shrine complex features stunning architecture, serene gardens, and historic buildings that reflect its Nara-period origins.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Ukemochi
- Coordinates
- 35.547876, 139.6508781
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk to witness the stunning sunset light casting shadows on the temple grounds.
Cultural notes
Inari Shrine is closely tied to the mythology surrounding the rice goddess Inari Okami. According to legend, a bamboo cutter and his daughter discovered Inari in the forest after cutting down a giant bamboo tree that was housing her.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 767 by Prince Mototsuke, a member of the imperial family.