Located in the town of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ōsagimaya Hoshimya Shrine is dedicated to the storm god Inari and the god of sake and fertility. The shrine is situated on a hillside overlooking the Kakegawa River and features a distinctive five-story pagoda tower. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period influence, with a main hall constructed in the Edo period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Fukutomi no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.8121505, 137.5404069
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season to witness the blooming sakura trees along the riverbank.
Cultural notes
Inari, the shrine's primary deity, is often depicted as a horned god of rice and fertility. The shrine's annual Festival of Lights (Tōrō Matsuri) honors Inari's power over harvests and agriculture.
Historical note
Founded during the Nara period, over 1,200 years ago.