Located in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Sugasaki Inari Shrine is a small but significant Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the fox deity Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a distinctive vermilion torii gate and a tranquil garden. Visitors can walk along the sacred paths, known as 'sacred roads,' which lead to the shrine's various shrines and halls.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.0172823, 136.2394392
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine early in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy a serene atmosphere. Be sure to take a photo with the iconic vermilion torii gate.
Cultural notes
Sugasaki Inari Shrine is famous for its annual 'Inari Matsuri' festival, which celebrates the shrine's founding and honors the fox deity Inari Okami. During the festival, thousands of fox-shaped decorations called 'fox dolls' are set up along the sacred paths, believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Historical note
Founded in 1610 by Hosokawa Tadatsuna during the Edo period, Sugasaki Inari Shrine is one of the oldest and most revered Inari shrines in Japan.