Longer Shrine, dedicated to Inari Okami, is a Shinto shrine located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its rice fields that are said to be inhabited by the kami, and visitors can see the shrine's fields filled with thousands of vermilion torches during the New Year's festival. The shrine is also known for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.4045728, 136.8634778
Visitor tip
For visitors interested in photography, arrive early at the shrine to capture the vibrant vermilion torii gates before the crowds arrive. Be sure to follow local customs by bowing upon arrival and presenting an offering of rice or coins to the shrine.
Cultural notes
Longer Shrine is said to be inhabited by Inari Okami, the kami of fertility and prosperity. The shrine's famous rice fields are said to be a favorite haunt of the kami, and during the New Year's festival, thousands of vermilion torches illuminate the fields, creating a breathtaking sight.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1603 as a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, and has been renovated several times since then.