The Inasa Shrine, located in one-hodo town, Iwate Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess Amaterasu Omikami. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese styles, with a vermilion torii gate and wooden structures. According to local legend, the shrine was originally constructed in 747 CE during the Nara period.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, the Rice Goddess
- Coordinates
- 40.2004273, 141.3064299
Visitor tip
To experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine, arrive early in the morning or late afternoon when the sunlight filters through the torii gate's vermilion pillars.
Cultural notes
As a Shinto shrine dedicated to rice, Inasa Shrine is also associated with the fertility and abundance brought by the harvest season. Locals participate in traditional rituals during the New Year (Oshogatsu) celebrations, which honor the goddess of the harvest.
Historical note
The Inasa Shrine was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire in 1868.