A shrine dedicated to Ta no Kami, the Shinto deity of rice fields and agricultural prosperity. These shrines are typically found in rural farming communities throughout Japan and serve as centers for prayers related to successful harvests and protection of crops.
- Denomination
- Tanokami
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ta no Kami (rice field deity)
- Kami enshrined
- Ta no Kami
- Coordinates
- 34.8187776, 137.2761489
Visitor tip
Visit during spring planting or autumn harvest seasons when community agricultural festivals may be taking place.
Cultural notes
Ta no Kami is believed to descend from the mountains in spring to oversee rice planting and ascend back in autumn after harvest. Many communities hold seasonal festivals at these shrines to mark the agricultural calendar.