Tsukino Inari shrine, dedicated to the god of rice and fertility in the Tsukino area of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. As one of Japan's oldest shrines, it has played a significant role in local agriculture and community life for centuries.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.6066912, 140.9821174
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's interior torii gate after sunrise, when the sun's rays illuminate the vermilion paint and create a stunning effect.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is revered for its role in ensuring bountiful harvests and prosperity. The shrine is also famous for its countless fox statues, which are believed to be messengers of Inari.
Historical note
Founded during the Nara period (794-804 CE), it is believed to have originated as an ancestral shrine for the Tsukino clan.