Located in Kanagawa, the Inari Daikannon Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and a major tourist destination. Dedicated to the kami of rice and prosperity, the shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel up the mountain. Visitors can hike through the gates, which are believed to bring good luck and purification.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.3142962, 139.6238806
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the evening when it is less crowded.
Cultural notes
As one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, Inari Daikannon has connections to various Japanese myths and legends. According to legend, the god Inari was the patron deity of rice and fertility, and his image appears on the shrine's 9,000 vermilion torii gates.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 711 CE during the Nara period as part of the imperial palace complex.