Located in the town of Nihonmatsu, Chiba Prefecture, the Arakami Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to the god Inari Okami. The shrine is situated at the foot of Mount Iwato and is renowned for its beautiful architecture and historic significance.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.2465983, 139.7142001
Visitor tip
To enhance your visit, purchase a 'saisen' ticket to access all areas of the shrine, including the innermost sacred precinct.
Cultural notes
The Arakami Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel leading up Mount Iwato. The shrine's architecture and decorations are meant to resemble the rice grains and sake cups offered to the god Inari Okami, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Historical note
Founded in 712 CE by Emperor Hirotomo, making it one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.