San-iki Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Dedicated to the goddess of rice and fertility, the shrine is known for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. The shrine's history dates back to the Heian period, and it has been an important cultural site in the region ever since.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.5090273, 134.8339366
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine at its most tranquil, visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the sunlight filters through the garden's lanterns and illuminates the sacred paths.
Cultural notes
San-iki Inari Shrine is a great place to learn about the mythology of rice and fertility in Japanese Shintoism. The shrine's main deity, Inari Okami, is often depicted as a woman carrying a large satchel containing thousands of sake jugs, symbolizing her role as a guardian of prosperity.
Historical note
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