Located in Adda, Ishikawa Prefecture, the Shibayama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of rice and fertility. The shrine is renowned for its beautiful natural surroundings, with a scenic hiking trail that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors can explore the shrine's tranquil gardens and admire its traditional wooden structures.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.3574036, 136.3784144
Visitor tip
For a unique visitor experience, try to visit the shrine at dawn or dusk when the golden light of sunrise or sunset casts a warm glow over the gardens.
Cultural notes
The Shibayama Shrine is associated with the legend of Inari Okami's love for a young woman named Takaue. According to myth, the god took the form of a fox and traveled through the mountains to reach his beloved. The shrine's numerous fox statues, called 'Inarizuka,' are believed to be manifestations of this tale.
Historical note
Established in 1494 by the Maeda clan during the Muromachi period, the shrine was rebuilt several times due to fires and natural disasters.