One Higashi Shrine, located in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects its Nara-period origins, with a main hall featuring a curved roof and a torii gate made from cypress wood. Visitors can explore the shrine's beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.0312572, 135.7347499
Visitor tip
For visitors, it's best to approach the main hall at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts a beautiful glow on the torii gate.
Cultural notes
One Higashi Shrine is famous for its rice offerings, which are left by visitors to pray for good harvests and fertility. The shrine also holds an annual autumn festival, where locals dress up in traditional costumes and perform rituals to honor Inari Okami.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 767 CE during the Nara period.