Located in the Okayama Prefecture, the Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine complex is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel leading up the mountain. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds and climb the many paths to pray for good harvests, prosperity, and blessings.
- Denomination
- inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.6201859, 134.0987752
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's unique energy, visit at dawn or dusk when the gates are at their most vibrant red color, making for a stunning photo opportunity.
Cultural notes
The Inari Shrine is famous for its 'tsukimi' (moon viewing) festival in October, where devotees pray for good harvests and fertility under the full moon. The shrine's architecture reflects its status as an important center of Shinto industry and agriculture, with many rooms dedicated to the kami of rice and other grains.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 711 CE during the Nara period as a humble Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice and industry.