The Array Temple Rice Vine Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido's largest city. The shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity. Its tranquil gardens and traditional architecture make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami, Shiroi Kami, Bushi no Hikari
- Coordinates
- 42.369452, 140.9465962
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) to see the beautiful blooming trees surrounding the shrine.
Cultural notes
In addition to its main deity Inari Okami, this shrine also enshrines the kami of good luck and fortune, as well as the Shinto god of music and dance. The shrine's traditional architecture features a large torii gate and a beautiful garden with rice fields and walking paths.
Historical note
Founded in 1869 during the Meiji period as a new shrine on the site where a former samurai family had worshiped, this is null