The Eiheiji Temple's subsidiary shrine, dedicated to the rice god Inari Okami. This shrine is famous for its beautiful wooden gates and traditional Japanese architecture. Located in the town of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, it has been an important Shinto site since the Edo period. Visitors can admire the shrine's tranquil gardens and enjoy local specialties like Kaga yoshida soba noodles.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.3879582, 136.2752696
Visitor tip
Try to visit during the autumnal festival, where locals perform traditional dances and offerings to Inari Okami.
Cultural notes
As one of Shiga's many Inari shrines, this site is dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami. Rice was a staple crop in Japan for centuries, making this shrine an important center for agriculture and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects its Edo period origins, with traditional wooden gates and a serene garden.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) as a subsidiary of the more famous Eiheiji Temple.