Kobutshida Ichi no Kami Hiyokawa Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in the town of Chichiba, Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the primary deity Inari Okami. The shrine is known for its traditional architecture and beautiful garden. It is believed that Inari Okami is the kami of the region's rice fields and that the shrine's founders made offerings to ensure a good harvest.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.8995493, 139.6140722
Visitor tip
To make an offering, purchase white paper bags or cloth bags at the shrine's gift shop and fill them with rice, beans, or other grains to be left at the shrine's torii gate as a prayer for good fortune.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is revered in this shrine and is also associated with the legend of Inari Okumaya, a mythical figure said to have created a fox spirit who served as his messengers. During the spring season, visitors can participate in the 'Sakaki Festival', where participants dance through the streets to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1710 during the Edo period.