Tsukubetsu Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukuba, Saitama Prefecture, which was originally built to enshrine the kami of the area's rice fields and surrounding mountains. The shrine is famous for its distinctive stone lanterns that mark the paths leading up to the main hall, known as 'torii'. Visitors can explore these winding paths and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the shrine grounds.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Tsukiyomi
- Coordinates
- 35.827598, 139.6984579
Visitor tip
To get the best views of the shrine, visit at sunrise when the torii lanterns are lit up.
Cultural notes
Tsukubetsu Inari Shrine is famous for its association with rice and fertility, as well as its connection to the Japanese folk tale 'The Story of Tsukiyomi', which tells the story of the sun goddess Amaterasu's brother, Tsukiyomi.
Historical note
The original shrine was built in 1873 during the Meiji period and relocated to its current site in 1921.