Dō-ji Inari-gū is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Inari Ōkami, the god of rice and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a main hall featuring a traditional vermilion torii gate. Visitors can pray for agricultural prosperity and good fortune by hanging orange-colored ribbons on the shrine's gates.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Ōkami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Ōkami
- Coordinates
- 39.2697518, 140.409218
Visitor tip
To increase your chances of a successful harvest, tie an orange ribbon on the gate and make a wish before leaving the shrine.
Cultural notes
Inari Ōkami is also revered as the god of industry and commerce. The shrine's famous vermilion gates are said to symbolize the fire that Inari possesses, which ignites prosperity and good fortune.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built during the Nara period (710-794 CE), but its current structure dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE).