Located in the town of Okatsune, Ibaraki Prefecture, 鹿島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese style, with a tiled roof and sliding doors. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which feature several torii gates and beautifully landscaped gardens.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.0650701, 140.1524827
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk to witness the soft light casting a warm glow over the gardens and torii gates.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is known for his association with rice, prosperity, and fertility. The shrine is also famous for its many fox statues, which are believed to be the fox spirits (kitsune) associated with Inari Okami. Visitors can take a photo with these statues, which are said to bring good luck.
Historical note
The shrine was established in the Edo period (1603-1868), during the reign of Tokugawa Ieyasu.