Tada no Kannon-gū, also known as Tadayu Shrine, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Ō no Kami located in Okayama Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful architecture and traditional festivals, particularly the Omisoka-no-ki Festival, which celebrates the New Year. Visitors can participate in various rituals and offerings to the deity, including prayers at the torii gate and purchasing rice cakes to be taken as an offering to Inari.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Ō no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Ō no Kami
- Coordinates
- 34.812992, 133.431359
Visitor tip
To avoid the crowds, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening, when the sunlight casts a beautiful glow on the torii gate.
Cultural notes
The shrine is known for its unique architectural style, which features a combination of traditional and modern elements. Inari Ō no Kami is often depicted as a wise and benevolent deity, associated with fertility, prosperity, and industry.
Historical note
Tadayu Shrine was originally founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE) by the Ōkuni Ichirō family.