Located in the heart of Chiba Prefecture, Eight-Fold Way Shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice and fertility, as well as Fujin, the wind god, and Raijin, the lightning god. The shrine's architecture reflects its Heian-period origins, with a wooden torii gate and a vermilion tiled roof. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which feature several walking paths and tranquil gardens.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Fujin, Raijin
- Coordinates
- 35.5729916, 140.4611161
Visitor tip
For an authentic experience, try to visit during the autumn foliage season (November) for stunning views of the shrine's grounds.
Cultural notes
The shrine is known for its unique tradition of 'tsukubai' - a ritualized water bowl offering that visitors are encouraged to make before entering the shrine. This practice is said to purify the mind and body.
Historical note
Founded in 744 CE during the Nara period, Eight-Fold Way Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines.