White Ichijo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a rectangular vermilion torii gate and a wooden pagoda. According to local legend, the shrine was founded during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) by a peasant who offered a prayer to Inari for good fortune.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.7539075, 135.449978
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's tradition, remove your shoes before entering the main hall and offer a small coin, called 'sacred money,' as an offering to the deity.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is often depicted with multiple arms holding rice baskets, symbolizing abundance. The shrine hosts an annual festival in September, where participants carry ornate straw lanterns (called 'toro nagashi') down a nearby river to purify and bring good luck.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1611 during the Edo period after being destroyed by fires.