Located in the heart of Akita City, Jitenbo-Inari Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to Inari Okami, the benevolent kami associated with agriculture and prosperity. Built in the Kamakura period (1192-1333), this shrine has been an important cultural landmark for centuries, attracting visitors from all over Japan.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 39.7142659, 140.1144101
Visitor tip
For a more authentic experience, visit the shrine during the autumn festival (Kyuzu Matsuri) and participate in the traditional sake-brewing ceremony.
Cultural notes
Jitenbo-Inari Shrine is famous for its unique architectural style, featuring a majestic torii gate with an ironwork roof. The shrine also holds significant cultural importance as a site for Shinto rituals and harvest ceremonies, highlighting the strong connection between nature and human life in Japanese tradition.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1618 during the Edo period.