A local shrine dedicated to rice and agricultural prosperity, reflecting the deep connection between Shinto worship and Japan's agricultural traditions. The name 'Kome' directly references rice, indicating the shrine's primary spiritual focus on ensuring good harvests and agricultural abundance.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Deity of rice and agriculture
- Kami enshrined
- Ukanomitama-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.1229926, 137.0456344
Visitor tip
Visit during rice planting or harvest seasons when traditional agricultural blessing ceremonies may be observed.
Cultural notes
Rice holds profound spiritual significance in Shinto belief as both a physical sustenance and sacred offering. Shrines bearing the name 'Kome' typically serve farming communities and maintain traditional agricultural blessing ceremonies.