Autumn Leaf Shrine, located in the town of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, Inari. The shrine's main hall was built in 1712 during the Edo period, featuring a traditional Japanese-style architecture with a large torii gate. Visitors can walk through the peaceful grounds, lined with beautiful autumn leaves in the fall season.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.3441594, 132.907407
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquil atmosphere, visit during the autumn foliage season (mid-November to mid-December) and take a stroll along the nearby Matsue Castle moat.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its annual Autumn Leaf Festival (, Akizuki Matsuri), which celebrates the changing of the leaves with music, dance, and traditional games. The festival's main event is the leaf-throwing ceremony, where participants throw artificial leaves to symbolize the cycle of life.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt after being destroyed by fires in 1651 and 1859.