Pokkuri Odoki Inari Shrine, located in Aomori Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Inari Okami, who is revered as the patron of rice and industry. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of traditional Japanese design, with a vermilion torii gate and shinden-zukuri main hall. Inari is also associated with fertility and prosperity in agriculture.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 40.3018935, 140.5625701
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit early in the morning when the mist from Lake Tsugaru rises over the vermilion torii gate.
Cultural notes
As an important pilgrimage site for farmers and artisans, Pokkuri Odoki Inari Shrine hosts a spring festival honoring Inari Okami, where offerings of rice and sake are made to ensure good harvests and prosperity. The shrine's name, 'Pokkuri Odoki', reflects its association with speed and agility, as well as the deity's role in agriculture.
Historical note
Established during the Edo period (1603-1868), Pokkuri Odoki Inari Shrine has maintained its historical significance as a major Shinto shrine in Aomori Prefecture.