Located in the mountains of Shizuoka Prefecture, Ōde Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the patron deity of rice and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a rectangular main hall and tiled roofs. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which include several smaller shrines and a beautiful garden.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.8466288, 137.8361177
Visitor tip
For visitors looking to make an offering to Inari Okami, try purchasing a bundle of rice grains and tying them with a string at the shrine's counter.
Cultural notes
Ōde Shrine is famous for its 'Rice Blessing Festival', which takes place on the third Sunday in September. During this festival, participants tie rice bundles to the shrine's gates as an offering to Inari Okami, seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the Edo period (1603-1867), during the rule of Tokugawa Ieyasu.