Ryokusei-ji Temple, located in the city of Yui, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The temple's current name is Gold Palace Inari Shrine (Kinko Inari Taisha), but its original name was Gold Palace Temple, and it has undergone many changes throughout history. The shrine's architecture is influenced by the Heian period, with a main hall featuring a unique tile-roofed pagoda-style design. Visitors can observe the sacred Inari Torii gates that are believed to be the most sacred in the area.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Ominearsu
- Coordinates
- 34.8460154, 137.7936098
Visitor tip
To get a glimpse of the temple's impressive architecture, visit during sunset when the sun casts a warm glow on the temple's tile-roofed design.
Cultural notes
As an Inari Shrine, Gold Palace Inari Shrine is famous for its fox spirits, specifically the sacred animal known as "Inarikuma", believed to possess supernatural powers. During the annual autumn festival (Koyo), visitors can participate in rituals and ceremonies to honor the shrine's patron deity.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1867), the shrine was originally known as Kinko Temple, and it has undergone several transformations throughout its history.