Indra Shrine in Shizuoka is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari, known as the patron deity of rice and fertility. The shrine's main hall, designed during the Edo period, features a striking vermilion roof. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include several smaller shrines and a beautiful garden.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.6874999, 137.9741047
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, consider visiting early in the morning or later in the evening to coincide with the traditional Japanese tea ceremony held daily at 4:00 PM.
Cultural notes
Inari is often depicted as a fox spirit (kitsune) due to its association with rice and fertility. The shrine's famous red torii gate is said to symbolize the bridge between heaven and earth, while the numerous smaller shrines on the grounds represent the various forms of Inari.
Historical note
Founded in 747 CE during the Nara period, Indra Shrine has been an important Shinto site for over 1,300 years.