Located in the town of Yamamoto, Aobayama-cho in Miyagi Prefecture, Kusunozaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's main hall features a large torii gate and a stunning autumn foliage display. Visitors can participate in the annual Autumn Festival (Koyo Matsuri) to celebrate the changing leaves.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 37.937604, 140.7787636
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's autumn foliage, plan your visit in late November when the leaves are at their peak.
Cultural notes
Kusunozaka Shrine is known for its beautiful autumn foliage and is a popular destination during the Autumn Festival. According to legend, the shrine was built by the local lord as a Shinto shrine to appease the god of agriculture and fertility.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built as a Shinto shrine during the Heian period (794-1185 CE).