Located in the town of Sode, Ibaraki Prefecture, the Plain Rice Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects its humble origins as a simple shrub-covered torii gate, with an expansion during the Edo period that added a wooden hall for ceremonial purposes. The nearby plains were once used for agricultural practices.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.3266401, 140.4239085
Visitor tip
For a more authentic experience, visit during rice harvest season (July-August) to witness local farmers' prayers and ceremonies at the shrine.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its connection to Inari Okami, who is believed to watch over the crops. Locals participate in annual festivals held throughout the year, including the Inari Matsuri festival in May, to pray for good fortune and abundant rice harvests.
Historical note
Founded in the Heian period (794-1185 CE),