Located in the city of Kamakura, the food and agriculture shrine 'Shoku-Heiwa Jinja' is dedicated to Inari Okami, patron deity of fertility and agriculture. This Shinto shrine is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering insight into Japan's agricultural heritage and the importance of food production in Japanese culture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.458782, 139.6159857
Visitor tip
For visitors looking to honor Inari Okami, try leaving an offering of rice or a small bento box containing offerings such as fruit and nuts at the shrine's main torii gate.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to agriculture and fertility, Shoku-Heiwa Jinja is often visited during harvest seasons and New Year's (Oshogatsu) for blessings of good fortune and abundance. The shrine's architecture features traditional Kamakura-style buildings with a focus on natural materials such as wood and stone.
Historical note
Established in 1869 as one of the first public shrines in Japan.