Located in the town of Tateishi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Inari Okura Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari, patron deity of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance, with a traditional Japanese-style torii gate and a wooden structure. Visitors can explore the shrine's main hall, which houses a sacred mirror, and walk through the tranquil forested grounds.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.8012954, 139.899527
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, try visiting at night when the shrine's torii gate is lit up for evening viewings.
Cultural notes
Inari Okura Shrine is famous for its many fox spirits, known as kitsune, which are said to have taken residence in the shrine. According to legend, visitors can make wishes by tying colored strings to the shrine's torii gates.
Historical note
Founded in 767 CE, during the Nara period, as one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.