Located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tomioka Inari Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity. This 19th-century Meiji-period shrine is famous for its beautiful autumn foliage and traditional architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.7509516, 139.7972451
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the evening to witness the sunset.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is associated with rice production and prosperity. At Tomioka Inari Shrine, visitors often pray for good fortune and success by leaving ema, wooden prayer pillars, adorned with paper offerings, at the entrance of the shrine.
Historical note
Founded in 1877 during the Meiji period.