Located in the heart of Tokushima Prefecture, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects its role as an important center for agricultural worship in the region. Its characteristic red torii gates are said to symbolize good fortune and longevity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.0846172, 134.5590856
Visitor tip
Visitors can make a wish at the shrine's famous vermilion torii gates, which are believed to be especially effective for those seeking good fortune or business success.
Cultural notes
Fushimi Inari Shrine is closely tied to the Shinto myth of Inari Okami, who was said to have possessed nine fox spirits known as kitsune. The shrine's iconic vermilion gates are also associated with the legend of Urashima Taro, a fisherman who visited the underwater palace of the sea god Ryujin.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) but has undergone numerous restorations and expansions throughout its history.