Ryugū-ji Temple's subsidiary shrine, Ishidatsumiya Shrine, is dedicated to the goddess of rice and fertility. However, the well-known Inari Okappi Shrine in Aomori Prefecture is primarily associated with Inari, the kami of rice, prosperity, and industry. Visitors can observe vermilion torii gates lining a mountain path leading to the shrine, symbolizing the connection between nature and human endeavors. This sacred space honors the bounty of agriculture and the protection of crops.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 40.2381362, 140.7995891
Visitor tip
To appreciate the vermilion torii gates, visit early morning or late afternoon when sunlight casts a warm glow on the gates.
Cultural notes
Inari Okappi is celebrated annually with a festival where locals and visitors participate in a lantern-lit procession, symbolizing the guidance of Inari's spirit for success. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese styles, including a rectangular main hall and wooden pillars.
Historical note
Established in 1842, during the mid-Edo period, as a branch of Ryugū-ji Temple's subsidiary shrine.