Wild Deer Shrine in Okayama Prefecture, dedicated to the Shinto god Inari, known as 'Sai' or 'Koyoi'. The main hall, designed in Heian period style, houses a large image of Sai and treasures from the Edo period. Visitors come to make offerings for good luck, health, and fertility.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.6537461, 133.9026037
Visitor tip
Bring a small gift of rice or sweet treats, which you can exchange with the shrine staff for good luck and blessings.
Cultural notes
This shrine is famous for its wild deer that roam freely through the surrounding park. According to legend, the deer were once sacred messengers of Inari who roam the land, delivering prayers to their god. Visitors can feed and pet the deer for a small fee.
Historical note
Founded in 1603 by a local daimyo (feudal lord), Tokugawa Mitsusada.