Located in Fukuoka, the Jogyo-ji Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, revered as the patron of rice, industry, and fertility. As one of the oldest shrines in Japan, it dates back to 711 AD during the Nara period. Visitors can explore the impressive vermillion torii gate, which is adorned with a vermilion umbrella, symbolizing the unity of heaven and earth.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 33.8814014, 130.8798728
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit during the weekday afternoon when school groups arrive early to make offerings before departing.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is also associated with the mythical bamboo cutter, Nagato no Okuni, who brought the rice god Inari from a mountain temple in Shikoku. The shrine's distinctive earthenware pots, called 'fusen', are used to store grains of rice for offerings and are said to be believed by many to bring good fortune.
Historical note
The shrine was originally known as Hiei-ji and was later renamed Jogyo-ji in 1868.