Located in the Nakatsugawa City of Nagano Prefecture, Takaigahara Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of rice and fertility. The shrine is famous for its unique architecture, featuring a large torii gate at its entrance. The shrine grounds are also home to numerous shrines and altars dedicated to various kami, including those related to agriculture and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 36.6548847, 138.1891907
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's unique atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun casts a golden glow over the torii gate.
Cultural notes
As one of the most prominent shrines in Japan, Takaigahara Inari Shrine is closely associated with the mythology of Inari Okami. According to legend, Inari Okami took on human form as a humble servant to gain the trust of humans and bring prosperity through agriculture. The shrine's various shrines and altars reflect this connection to agriculture and fertility.
Historical note
Founded in 1567, during the Sengoku period, as a shrine of the Tokugawa clan.