Located in the city of Akita, Higojima Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity. The shrine's name 'Higojima' refers to its location on an island (jima) surrounded by rivers in Akita Prefecture. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional style of the region, with a vermilion torii gate leading to a large hall for enshrined deities. Visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and drink sake at the shrine's tea house.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 39.7588918, 140.070406
Visitor tip
To avoid long wait times, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the evening when the sun is not too high.