High Matsuyama Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Okazaki, Hikone city, Shiga prefecture. Dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, the shrine is known for its beautiful vermilion torii gates and traditional architecture. Visitors can explore the shrine's many shrines and halls, each dedicated to a different aspect of Inari's domain.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Fox, Rice, Prosperity
- Coordinates
- 35.2561548, 136.2557399
Visitor tip
To avoid crowds, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when the torii gates are illuminated with LED lights.
Cultural notes
Inari is often depicted as a fox, and at this shrine, visitors can see many fox-shaped amulets and charms. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in August to celebrate the harvest season.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.