The Shrines of Fujisan, a group of six shrines dedicated to the deity Fujin, are located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. One of these shrines is Enoshima Inari Shrine, which honors Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, industry, and fertility. Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Enoshima Inari Shrine is a well-known site for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel up the mountain. Visitors often make pilgrimages to the shrine seeking blessings for good fortune, prosperity, and success.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.1103257, 137.8628766
Visitor tip
Bring a coin to make an offering at the shrine's many shrines, as this is considered a traditional practice.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is often depicted with multiple faces or hands, representing his role as a god of fertility and abundance. At Enoshima Inari Shrine, devotees offer rice and other foods to Inari Okami in the hope of receiving blessings for good harvests and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was established in the 8th century and has been restored numerous times since then.