正一位南東稲荷神社

Japanese Name正一位南東稲荷神社
PrefectureAkita
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari
Coordinates39.7132451, 140.1162251

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

正一位南東稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Akita city, dedicated to Inari Okami, the primary kami. The shrine's architecture reflects its Kamakura period origins, with a unique combination of traditional and local elements. According to legend, the shrine was established by a local samurai family in the 15th century, and is said to be one of the most important Inari shrines in Japan.

Cultural Significance

As an Inari shrine, this site is deeply connected to Japanese agriculture and fertility. The shrine's architecture features several 'fushu' gates, which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity. During the autumnal equinox festival (September 22nd), visitors can participate in a traditional 'fushu' ceremony.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Okami

Location

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.

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

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

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