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稲荷社

Japanese Name稲荷社
PrefectureTottori
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari Okami
Coordinates35.4253924, 133.0841901

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Tottori, the Inari Okusha Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines dedicated to the deity Inari Okami, patron of rice, fertility, and prosperity. Built on a hill overlooking the San'in Coast, the shrine is renowned for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel leading up to the main hall. This unique structure is said to symbolize the connection between heaven and earth. Visitors can make offerings at various shrines within the complex, which are believed to be connected through an invisible network of roads called 'fudo myo.' The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a site for agricultural rituals, with many shrines dedicated to rice goddesses and ancestors of the region.

Cultural Significance

In addition to its agricultural significance, the Inari Okusha Shrine is also connected to the mythology surrounding the rice goddess, Hinokami. According to legend, when Hinokami was forced to flee her home due to a fire, she hid within the shrine's structures, and from that day on, Inari Okami became the guardian deity of the site.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Okami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To make the most of your visit, follow the path through the vermilion torii gates at sunset for a truly unforgettable experience.

History

The Inari Okusha Shrine was rebuilt in 1715 after being destroyed by fire.

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