Located in the city of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Toyomachi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional Japanese architecture. As one of the largest Inari shrines in Japan, it attracts many visitors seeking blessings for fertility and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.3519729, 132.5865681
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's garden at sunrise or sunset to appreciate its serene beauty. Be sure to offer a prayer in front of the torii gate before entering the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
Toyomachi Inari Shrine is famous for its 'sasage-mono' (twin fox dolls), which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The shrine also hosts a annual festival called "O-bon Festival", where visitors honor their ancestors with offerings of food, drink, and incense.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) by a wealthy merchant named Matsudaira Hisamitsu.