Located in the city of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Three Shrines of the Rice Fields (, San-butsu Inari-ya) is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Ōkami and Kaminaga-no-kami, as well as other kami. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period, with a main hall and several smaller shrines. The shrine is notable for its beautiful autumn foliage and traditional festivals, such as the San-butsu Matsuri (Three Shrines Festival).
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Ōkami, Kaminaga-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Ōkami, Kaminaga-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.7024317, 139.7679516
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the afternoon when the sun is not too strong.
Cultural notes
Inari Ōkami is often depicted as a fox deity in Japanese folklore, and this shrine is one of the few dedicated to Inari without fox imagery. Kaminaga-no-kami is associated with agriculture and fertility, reflecting the shrine's location near the rice fields.
Historical note
The shrine was built during the Edo period.