Located in the city of Aomori, Tangokura Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, revered as the patron of fertility and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional style of the region, with a rectangular main hall surrounded by vermilion gates and ornate wooden pillars.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 40.2636084, 140.542514
Visitor tip
Visitors can take a photo in front of the shrine's famous giant pine tree, a symbol of longevity and good luck.
Cultural notes
As Inari Okami is often depicted as a female deity with multiple hands, visitors may notice the shrine's unique wooden statue of the goddess holding two hands on either side. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in October to honor the patron deity of agriculture.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1888 during the Meiji period, replacing an earlier structure from the Edo era.