諏訪神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kuroda, Niigata Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami Inari Okami, it is one of the most important shrines in Japan known for its beautiful architecture and historic significance.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.034968, 139.3755244
Visitor tip
Visitors can take a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at the shrine's teahouse, which offers a serene and peaceful experience amidst its beautiful gardens.
Cultural notes
諏訪神社 is associated with the Inari mythology, where Inari Okami is revered as a god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine is also famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates along its paths, which symbolize the kami's presence.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built during the Nara period (, Heian 8th century) as a minor shrine serving a local deity.