Indo-Shibuya Shrine, located in the town of Yashima, Shimane Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari Okami, patron deity of merchants and fertility. The shrine's unique architecture features a stone gate carved with images of Inari's mythical fox spirits, known as kitsune. Visitors can participate in the traditional 'grass cutting' ceremony, where they cut a piece of grass from the sacred lawn to express gratitude.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.328351, 133.1837641
Visitor tip
Cut your own piece of sacred grass at the shrine's designated area.
Cultural notes
As a notable Shinto tradition, the shrine hosts an annual 'Okuribi' festival, where thousands of paper lanterns are released into the sky to honor Inari. Visitors can also explore the shrine's museum, which features exhibits on the mythology and folklore surrounding Inari.
Historical note
Founded in 1893.