Located in the city of Miura, Chiba Prefecture, Inari Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, who is revered as the patron of rice and fertility. The shrine is known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel up the mountain, said to help people find their way to their desired goal. Visitors can walk through the gates and pray for success, prosperity, and good luck.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Ookami
- Coordinates
- 35.2529945, 140.0652489
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's unique energy, visit at dawn or dusk when the gates are most vibrant, and consider bringing an offering of rice or sweet rice cakes to show respect for Inari Okami.
Cultural notes
Inari Shrine is associated with the legend of the fox spirit Inari Ōkami, who was said to have helped the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto retrieve a magical sword. The shrine's many fox statues and shrines dedicated to Inari's sacred fox spirits add to its unique charm.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 947 AD by Emperor Nanzen and has since been rebuilt several times due to fires and natural disasters.