Located in the town of Okitsu, Tochigi Prefecture, Tsukimikado Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Inari. It's notable for its unique architecture and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The shrine is believed to have been founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE).
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.9632722, 139.7947474
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's scenic beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the trees.
Cultural notes
Tsukimikado Shrine is closely associated with the Inari Okitsune legend, which tells the story of a fox spirit that protected the town. Visitors can experience this connection by praying for good fortune and prosperity while offering rice cakes to the shrine's fox statues.