泉光院稲荷

Japanese Name泉光院稲荷
PrefectureAkita
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari Okami
Coordinates39.1627229, 140.4941556

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About this Shrine

Located in the heart of Akita City, 泉光院稲荷 Shrine is a serene oasis dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, which reflects the Heian period's elegance. Visitors can stroll through the tranquil grounds, admiring the carefully manicured flowers and trees.

Cultural Significance

As an Inari Shrine, it is famous for its fox spirits (Inari-Okami-toshigami), which are believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. The shrine also has a unique tradition of offering rice cakes (Gozu) to the kami at dawn.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Fox spirits

Location

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