The Inari Okura Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to the deity Inari Okami. The shrine complex features a unique network of vermilion torii gates that form a winding path leading up to the main hall. This distinctive architecture is said to symbolize the god's love of rice and fertility.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami, Tsukiyomi-no-Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4653335, 139.6106855
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, consider visiting early in the morning or later in the evening when the sun is not directly overhead.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is revered as a patron of industry, agriculture, and women's fertility. The shrine hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the god's blessings, during which visitors can tie sacred purple ribbons around the torii gates to symbolize their wishes.
Historical note
The shrine was established in the 8th century during the Nara period.