齊家稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Iina, Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of agriculture and good fortune. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional style of the Heian period, with a main hall (honden) covered in vermilion paper and a distinctive curved roof. Visitors can explore the adjacent fields, which are said to be where the shrine's patron deity, Zensai-kami, was first enshrined.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Zensai-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Zensai-kami, Futsunokami, Kawataragi-no-kamigakushi
- Coordinates
- 35.9994218, 139.6209252
Visitor tip
To avoid getting lost in the fields, use the provided entrance paths and follow the signs to reach the shrine's main hall.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its association with the legend of Zensai-kami, a powerful kami said to have been appeased through the performance of a magical dance. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in late autumn, featuring traditional dances and offerings to the deity.
Historical note
The shrine was originally founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), with its main hall rebuilt in the Edo period (1603-1867 CE).