High-bashi-mori Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the historic town of High-bashi, Ibaraki Prefecture. Dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto kami of rice and prosperity, this shrine has played a significant role in local agriculture for centuries. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a major hub for the region's rice trade.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.3037328, 139.8119367
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic charm, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun casts a warm glow through the traditional torii gate.
Cultural notes
As an Inari Shrine, High-bashi-mori is renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates dedicated to the Shinto deity. The shrine is also famous for its annual Rice Festival, which celebrates the region's agricultural bounty with parades, food stalls, and traditional performances.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), one of Japan's most prosperous periods.