Cutting Town Rice Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is dedicated to the rice deity Inari Okami and the storm god Susanoo no Kami. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period, with a distinctive torii gate made of cedar wood. The Cuttings Field area is said to be where local villagers cut their grain during harvest season, earning it its name.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Susanoo no Kami
- Coordinates
- 39.640371, 140.1372329
Visitor tip
For visitors with mobility issues, the shrine offers a flat path from the parking area leading to the main hall, allowing easy access.
Cultural notes
The shrine hosts the annual 'Akita Rice Festival' in autumn, celebrating the harvest season and honoring Inari Okami. During this festival, participants carry decorated bolls of rice on their shoulders, symbolizing the connection between humans and nature.
Historical note
Founded in 718 CE by Prince Nagara no Osomi during the Nara period.