Located in Aomori Prefecture, Shinhando Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, who is revered as the patron of agriculture and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a rectangular main hall and smaller side buildings. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include a beautiful garden and a peaceful pond.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 40.3107703, 140.7404057
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, visit Shinhando Shrine early in the morning to witness the ritual purification of the shrine's ceremonial gate by the shrine's priest.
Cultural notes
In Aomori Prefecture, Inari Okami is also revered as a protector of fishermen and their boats. Locals often make offerings of sake and food to the shrine during the autumn harvest season.
Historical note
The shrine was established in the 17th century, during the Edo period, when Inari Okami was worshipped as a powerful kami associated with rice cultivation.