Located in the Kanagawa Prefecture, Shinto shrine Kame-rabara Inari is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, industry, and commerce. This shrine is known for its beautiful garden and traditional Japanese architecture. Kame-rabara Inari is also famous for its unique ritual in which devotees tie red ribbons with wishes on them, hanging them from the gates or trees surrounding the shrine.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.4548732, 139.6252321
Visitor tip
To make a meaningful offering to Inari Okami, it's customary to tie a red ribbon with your wish written on it. Hang it from one of the gates or trees surrounding the shrine for good luck and a successful harvest.
Cultural notes
This shrine is famous for its ritual where devotees tie red ribbons with wishes on them, which is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. Inari Okami is also associated with the mythological deer, representing purity and innocence. The shrine's garden features traditional Japanese landscaping with carefully pruned trees and beautiful stone lanterns.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Edo period (1603-1868), and its exact founding date is unknown.