Long Stone Inari Shrine, located in the heart of Sendai, serves as a sacred site to honor the kami Inari Okami. Dedicated to the deity of rice and fertility, the shrine is renowned for its unique long stone foundation, believed to symbolize the connection between humans and nature. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with several renovations made during the Kamakura and Edo periods.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.3739993, 141.1447391
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's long stone foundation, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun casts a warm glow on the structure.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is often depicted with multiple foxes, which are considered sacred messengers of the kami. Visitors may participate in the 'fox dance' ceremony during special festivals.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in the 7th century, but most of its current structures date back to the Heian period.