Located in the city of Ryusei, Saitama Prefecture, Inari Lishinsha Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's unique torii gate structure and vermilion lacquerwork reflect its association with Inari's love for rice grain offerings. Visitors can participate in a traditional 'grain offering' ceremony by tying yellow ribbons around the shrine's gates.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.1061523, 139.443633
Visitor tip
To experience the full significance of the shrine, arrive early to witness the morning grain offering ceremony and take a stroll through the nearby 'Grain Offering Path'.
Cultural notes
Inari is often depicted with multiple fox tails, which symbolize fertility and prosperity. The shrine's beautiful vermilion torii gate is said to be an exceptional example of Heian-period architecture.
Historical note
The shrine's current structure was rebuilt in 1888 during the Meiji period.