Located in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture, High Field Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine's name reflects its location on a hilltop overlooking the city of Shimizu-cho. Built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), High Field Shrine features traditional Japanese architecture, including a wooden torii gate and a honden with a thatched roof. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include a sacred grove and several smaller shrines dedicated to other kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.7756357, 138.0429556
Visitor tip
To enhance your visit, try to arrive at the shrine at dawn or dusk, when the sunlight casts a warm glow over the grounds.
Cultural notes
As an Inari Okami shrine, High Field Shrine is known for its fox spirits, which are believed to be the messengers of the deity. According to legend, the shrine's fox spirits are particularly fond of visiting the shrine at night and hiding in the sacred grove.
Historical note
The shrine was originally constructed during the Heian period as part of a larger Buddhist temple complex. Over time, it evolved into a Shinto shrine, with the addition of new buildings and structures in the Edo period (1603-1868 CE).