Inari Okami Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto goddess Inari, is located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. As one of Japan's oldest shrines, it has played a significant role in local culture and history. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel leading up the mountain, symbolizing devotion and dedication to the kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.3719708, 140.9588521
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, try visiting the shrine early morning or late afternoon when the sunlight casts a golden glow through the torii gates.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami Shrine is closely associated with rice cultivation and fertility. The shrine's primary kami, Inari Okami, is also revered for his role in guiding souls to the afterlife during the annual Obon festival.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 711 AD during the Nara period, but it has undergone many renovations and restorations over the centuries.