Located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, below-river shrine is a small Shinto shrine situated along the Asano River. Dedicated to Inari Okami, the shrine is known for its traditional architecture and natural surroundings. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which feature beautiful gardens and walking paths along the river.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.7009259, 137.3845943
Visitor tip
To make the most of your visit, consider arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, below-river shrine is particularly famous for its rice- storing granaries, known as 'tsukubai'. These structures are believed to have been used by farmers to store grains and purify their hands before making offerings to the kami.
Historical note
The shrine was established in 1601 by the Tokugawa shogunate as a way to purify the local water supply.