Inukami Okita Shrine, located in Katsuyama City, is dedicated to Inari Okita, a Shinto deity associated with rice fields and fertility. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that symbolize the connections between people, nature, and the kami. Visitors can participate in the annual Matsuri festival, which honors the shrine's patron deity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.4729467, 136.7119424
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, visit the shrine at sunset to admire the vermilion torii gates illuminated by streetlights and lanterns.
Cultural notes
As Inari Okita is the Shinto god of rice fields and fertility, visitors can pray for good harvests or blessings for family and career. The shrine's architecture reflects its agricultural significance, with many buildings designed to resemble traditional farmhouses.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1867),