The Inari Okappi Shrine in Tokyo is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the god of rice, Inari Okami. The shrine is renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel leading up the mountain. Visitors can walk through this gate-lined path and receive good fortune and blessings from the kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.6795368, 139.2631737
Visitor tip
To make the most of your visit, consider arriving early to beat the crowds and take a stroll through the torii gate-lined tunnel before the sun gets too high.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is often depicted with multiple faces or hands, symbolizing his role as the god of rice and fertility. The shrine's annual Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival, called Hanami, is also an important tradition.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 712 AD during the Nara period, but it has undergone many transformations over the centuries.