Flame Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice, fertility, and prosperity. Located in Shiga Prefecture, this shrine honors the god of agriculture, ensuring a bountiful harvest for local farmers.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Kamado no Kuma, Hikoboshi, Ōkame
- Coordinates
- 35.2714557, 136.2464698
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the vermilion torii gates, creating a stunning visual effect.
Cultural notes
Flame Mountain Shrine is known for its unique 'fusen' architecture, which features two separate shrines: one dedicated to Inari Okami and another to a regional kami. The shrine also plays an important role in the local rice-planting festival.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), making it one of the oldest shrines in the region.