Aiudan Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kariya, Aomori Prefecture, not Niigata as stated in your prompt, however some sources indicate Aiudan is found in Niigata and more specifically, the city of Sanjo. Dedicated to the deity of love and prosperity, Inari Okami, the shrine features a distinctive black fence with vermilion paper lanterns and is known for its beautiful cherry blossoms. Visitors can participate in the annual Sannen Matsuri festival in honor of Inari's patronage of education and culture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 37.6285679, 138.9598625
Visitor tip
To avoid long wait times, consider visiting early morning or later evening when possible to explore the shrine grounds before or after a full moon viewing.
Cultural notes
Inari is revered as the patron deity of education and culture, and the shrine is famous for its many fox spirits ( Kitsune) said to inhabit the area, believed to be sacred messengers of Inari.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Edo period.