Toyotome Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, dedicated to the deity of rice and fertility. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates arranged in pairs along the paths leading up to the main hall, symbolizing harmony between heaven and earth. The shrine is also known for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 36.2649195, 139.4677322
Visitor tip
To get a better view of the torii gates, visit the shrine at sunrise or sunset when the light is golden and warm.
Cultural notes
Toyotome Inari Shrine is connected to the mythology of Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice and fertility. The shrine is also famous for its annual summer festival, which features traditional performances, food stalls, and lanterns lighting up the paths.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1687 during the Edo period.