Located in the city of Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Gunshin Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the god Inari Okami, patron deity of rice and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese design with a vermilion torii gate, indicating its importance within the local community.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.0075423, 135.746449
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) and admire the vibrant pink blossoms surrounding the torii gate.
Cultural notes
Inari Shrine is renowned for its thousands of vermilion fox statues known as 'Inari Foxes' or 'Kakushi Okami,' which symbolize fertility and abundance. These statues line the paths leading up to the shrine's main hall, attracting numerous visitors seeking good fortune and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in the late Heian period (1088), making it one of the oldest shrines in Japan.