Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture, Japan is not the only Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu. One of them is Tsukusa Inari Shrine located in Chiba and Ibaraki Prefectures. It was established in 730 AD during the Nara period and originally revered the deity of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical origins as a rural temple. Today, it remains an important Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto kami of rice, fertility, and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.18873, 139.7035787
Visitor tip
To avoid long queues, consider visiting early morning or later in the evening.
Cultural notes
Tsukusa Inari Shrine is known for its impressive festival, which celebrates Inari Okami's role as a deity of fertility. During the festival, participants wear white clothing and carry bundles of rice stalks, symbolizing fertility and prosperity. The shrine is also famous for its many vermilion torii gates, which represent purification and protection.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1736 after being destroyed by fires in 1314 and 1697.