Inari Okunoin Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Aomori, dedicated to the worship of Inari Ōkami, the Shinto god of rice and fertility. This shrine is particularly famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel up the mountain. Visitors often make offerings at the gates, which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 40.2259701, 140.5770962
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, consider visiting Inari Okunoin Shrine early in the morning or later in the afternoon.
Cultural notes
Inari Ōkami is often depicted with multiple faces and hands, representing his role as a kami of abundance. The shrine's torii gates are also said to have been donated by samurai leaders during the Edo period.
Historical note
Founded in 718 CE during the Nara period.