Kami Island Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, revered as the patron deity of rice fields and fertility. Built during the Edo period (1603-1867), the shrine features a unique architectural style blending traditional Japanese and Chinese influences. Visitors can explore the innermost shrine, Hoshigaki Shrine, which houses a sacred Inari okami statue.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.0011674, 140.3235787
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early morning or late afternoon when local farmers and tourists are less frequent.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is often depicted with multiple foxes, representing his association with fertility and prosperity. The shrine also holds a annual autumn festival to celebrate the deity's bounty.
Historical note
Built in 1651 during the Edo period as a subsidiary shrine of Tashirojinja Shrine.