Inari Okami Shrine, located in Chiba Prefecture, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, fertility, and industry. The shrine complex is renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel leading up to the main hall, creating a striking visual effect. Visitors can take a walk through this gate forest and pray for success, prosperity, and good fortune.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 35.1181929, 140.1515999
Visitor tip
To make an offering, purchase grains such as rice or sesame seeds at the nearby market stalls and bring them to the shrine gates, where you can tie them to a torii gate.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami Shrine is closely associated with the mythology of Inari, who is said to have taken on human form and taught agriculture to the people of Japan. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in autumn, which features traditional dances and music performances.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 747 AD during the Nara period.