蛭子神社

Japanese Name蛭子神社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari
Coordinates35.0783952, 135.7954869

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates forming a tunnel up the mountain. The shrine is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, patron deity of rice, industry, and fertility.

Cultural Significance

As a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, Fushimi Inari is famous for its annual autumn leaves festival, and visitors can tie purple ribbons on the torii gates as offerings to Inari. The shrine's unique architecture features thousands of small shrines, called 'fox dens', dedicated to the fox kami, a common companion deity of Inari.

Enshrined Deities

Inari

Location

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