A–Z directory

お美津稲荷

Japanese Nameお美津稲荷
PrefectureIshikawa
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari Okami
Coordinates35.9184883, 137.2041563

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the town of Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, obutsu Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the rice goddess Inari Okami. The shrine's name 'obutsu' means 'eight', possibly referring to its eight main halls or to the eight virtues associated with Inari. The shrine complex features a unique torii gate and is surrounded by beautiful gardens, including a famous 'michi-no-eraba' (route-intersection) that symbolizes harmony between heaven and earth.

Cultural Significance

Inari Okami is revered for her role as patron of agriculture, industry, and commerce. The shrine is also famous for its 'tsukubai' (purification water troughs) where visitors can cleanse their hands before praying, a tradition believed to have originated with the shrine's connection to rice farming.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Okami

Location

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

For a unique experience, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun is low and the gardens are bathed in golden light.

History

The shrine's origins date back to the Nara period (710-794 CE), but it has undergone several renovations over the centuries.

A-Z Creatures
Learn Japanese

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Uptown Zero

Pixel art life sim MMO — start at zero, build your life

Book Fairy Tales

AI-powered educational stories for kids

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play

Explore 297+ yōkai, oni, kami, and spirits — plus one of the largest English-language Shinto shrine directories on the web.

Explore
Popular Yokai
Popular Shrines

Content Warning: This website explores Japanese folklore and mythological beings—including yokai, oni, and other supernatural entities—that may be frightening to younger audiences or sensitive viewers. All material is presented for educational and cultural appreciation only. Viewer discretion is advised.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to preview content before sharing it with children. By continuing to use JapaneseMythicalCreatures.com, you acknowledge and accept this advisory.

Copyright © 2026 Japanese Mythical Creatures • All Rights Reserved.