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稲荷神社

Japanese Name稲荷神社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari
Coordinates35.1097618, 135.9064842

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About this Shrine

Inaka Inari Shrine, dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami, is a revered Shinto site located in Shiga Prefecture. Founded in 730 CE, it's one of Japan's oldest shrines and a testament to the importance of rice in Japanese culture. The shrine's architecture reflects its Heian-era origins, with a distinctive vermillion torii gate and traditional wooden buildings.

Cultural Significance

Inari Okami is revered as a patron of fertility, prosperity, and music. The shrine's famous red torii gate is believed to symbolize the connection between heaven and earth, while its numerous fox statues (Kitsune) are said to embody the goddess's mischievous spirit.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Okami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To purify your hands before worship, rinse them in the well-fed stream that runs through the shrine's grounds.

History

Built during the Nara period (712-794 CE) and restored after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923

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