Dayo Shrine, located in the city of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami. The shrine is situated at the edge of a natural forest and is famous for its vermilion torii gate. Visitors can walk through the forest to reach the shrine, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Dayo Shrine has been an important site for Shinto worship since the Edo period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.3326533, 140.3588515
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's natural beauty, consider visiting during the autumn foliage season when the forest is ablaze with vibrant autumn colors.
Cultural notes
Dayo Shrine is often visited by locals to pray for good harvests and fertility. The shrine is also famous for its 'tsukimi' viewing of the moon, which takes place in November and attracts many visitors from around Japan.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.