Meiida Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami, the kami of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine is particularly famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel leading up to the main hall. Visitors can make offerings and pray for good fortune at the shrine's many shrines and shrines within the complex.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.7407537, 139.8481652
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, consider visiting the shrine early in the morning or during the weekdays.
Cultural notes
Meiida Inari Shrine is closely tied to the harvest season, with autumn being a particularly significant time for worship and offerings. The shrine also hosts an annual festival, the Meiida Matsuri, which celebrates the arrival of spring.
Historical note
The current shrine was rebuilt in 1884, but its origins date back to the 17th century.