Inuyama Shrine, located in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of fire and lightning. However, we are looking at 在屋神社, a shrine in Shimane Prefecture. This shrine honors Inari Ōkami, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity, and Inuyama Shrine's namesake is not found here, but rather Inuyama is in Aichi prefecture. , Inuyama Shrine's kami are Inari Ōkami, , and others.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Ōkami, Oyashiro, Fushichiyama-tsuchi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 34.3702067, 132.8823973
Visitor tip
The shrine's main hall has a beautiful vermilion roof. Please approach the shrine from the south side to avoid being seen by the gods.
Cultural notes
Inari Ōkami is often depicted with multiple faces or hands, symbolizing the ability to bring prosperity and good fortune. The shrine is also famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates hanging from its trees.