Maruyamashi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kamo, Saitama Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, the primary kami enshrined here is Inari Okami. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that serve as messengers between the shrine and the surrounding community. As a significant pilgrimage site, especially during the spring season, Maruyamashi Inari Shrine welcomes visitors seeking blessings for good fortune and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.8681472, 139.4457082
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early morning or late afternoon to take part in the morning or evening purification ritual (misogi) with other locals.
Cultural notes
As a site of significant fertility and abundance, Maruyamashi Inari Shrine celebrates the annual rice planting festival (tsumi no matsuri) and the spring equinox festival (haru no matsuri), showcasing its importance in local agricultural traditions.
Historical note
Established in 1185 by Minamoto no Yoritomo.