Located in Hyogo Prefecture, the Ōsai Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to Inari Okami, revered as the deity of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a vermilion torii gate and wooden shōjin-den. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which feature several smaller shrines and shrubbery believed to be inhabited by fox spirits (kitsune).
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.9193731, 134.745603
Visitor tip
When visiting the shrine, take a moment to purify your hands at the temizuya, a traditional water basin used for cleansing before making offerings or praying.
Cultural notes
Ōsai Shrine is closely associated with the Inari Okami mythology, said to reside in a fox spirit. The shrine's grounds are also home to several festivals throughout the year, including the Ōsai Festival in September, which celebrates the arrival of autumn and harvest season.
Historical note
Established in 1888.