Located in the heart of Aomori City, Hakoda Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period and features a large torii gate as its entrance. Visitors can see various offerings left by devotees at the shrine's altars.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 40.218156, 140.651983
Visitor tip
Try some freshly baked senbei, traditional rice crackers, which are usually offered to Inari Okami at this shrine.
Cultural notes
As a major Shinto shrine for fertility and prosperity, Inari is believed to be the patron deity of farmers, merchants, and artisans. During the autumnal equinox, a festival called 'Aki Matsuri' is held here to honor Inari with rice offerings and traditional dances.
Historical note
Founded in 1865