Deepida Inari Shrine, located in the town of Oku Izuno in Nagano Prefecture, is a well-known Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and industry, Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects its Edo period origins, with a traditional gasshoin (hall) and shoin (dining hall) design. Visitors can see numerous fox statues, known as kitsune, which are believed to be messengers of the kami, surrounding the shrine grounds.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.6650436, 138.1880333
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's tradition, please remove your shoes before entering the main hall and refrain from taking pictures inside.
Cultural notes
Deepida Inari Shrine is associated with the mythology of Inari Okami, who is said to roam the mountains on a white deer, guiding those seeking prosperity in rice fields. During the autumn moon festival, visitors can see the shrine's grounds illuminated with thousands of paper lanterns.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the early Edo period, specifically during the 17th century.