Located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Saka no Ue Inari Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of the Heian period, with a main hall built using traditional Japanese materials such as cypress wood and tile roofs.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.833807, 134.685327
Visitor tip
To appreciate the shrine's intricate wood carvings, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the latticework ceiling, illuminating the decorative elements.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is a kami associated with rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which are believed to symbolize the abundance of Inari's blessings.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185), this shrine was originally known as Saka no Ue Shrine.