Narigoshi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagata, Kyoto Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, patron of rice and fertility. Visitors can explore the shrine's traditional thatched-roof torii gates and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of its gardens. The shrine also hosts an annual spring festival, where participants dress up in traditional costumes and perform ritual dances.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.5798048, 135.4472154
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's gift shop to purchase traditional sweet treats called 'hijiki' made from dried wakame seaweed and glutinous rice, a specialty of the region.
Cultural notes
Narigoshi Shrine is known for its unique architecture, featuring a distinctive curved roofline. The shrine's festival, held in April, celebrates the arrival of spring with traditional dances and offerings to Inari Okami.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1868), the shrine has been preserved as a historic site.