Located in the town of Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, Ōkawa-ya-yama Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agriculture, Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture is typical of a Kamakura-style temple, with a large wooden torii gate and a serene garden. Visitors can experience the peaceful atmosphere of the shrine by walking through the forested grounds.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 36.6126661, 137.949043
Visitor tip
For those visiting on the third Saturday of August, try to attend the shrine's festival, which features traditional performances and offerings to Inari Okami.
Cultural notes
Ōkawa-ya-yama Shrine is known for its unique torii gate, which is adorned with a large iron lantern. The shrine also hosts an annual autumn leaf festival, which celebrates the changing colors of the leaves in the surrounding forest.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1645 during the Edo period to honor the local deity that protected the area from floods.