Tabidachi Inari Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Senda, Miyagi Prefecture, known as the 'birthplace of sake'. The shrine is dedicated to the deity Inari Okami and has a unique association with the production of sake. Visitors can explore the shrine's various shrines and halls, each representing different aspects of rice cultivation. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a major producer of sake in the region.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 38.234037, 140.8921642
Visitor tip
To experience the unique sake-making culture, visit the shrine's sake brewery on site and try a sample of their traditional sake.
Cultural notes
Tabidachi Inari Jinja is closely associated with the mythology of rice and fertility. The shrine's architecture features several 'hutan' shrines dedicated to other kami, including those representing the 'forest god' and 'water spirit'. Visitors can also participate in the annual Sake Festival (, sake matsuri), which showcases local sake producers and their products.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Sengoku period, around the 16th century.