Located in the heart of Akita City, 泉光院稲荷 Shrine is a serene oasis dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, which reflects the Heian period's elegance. Visitors can stroll through the tranquil grounds, admiring the carefully manicured flowers and trees.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Fox spirits
- Coordinates
- 39.1627229, 140.4941556
Visitor tip
For a more authentic experience, attend the Autumn Leaves Festival (Koyo Matsuri) in November, when the shrine's garden is particularly stunning with its vibrant fall foliage.
Cultural notes
As an Inari Shrine, it is famous for its fox spirits (Inari-Okami-toshigami), which are believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. The shrine also has a unique tradition of offering rice cakes (Gozu) to the kami at dawn.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the 8th century during the Nara period.