Itoga Inari-jinja Shrine Overview

 

"Honcho-saisho Inari Shrine" is the oldest Inari shrine in Japan, with its name displayed on the front torii gate. Inside the shrine grounds, there are estimated to be 500 to 600-year-old camphor trees. There used to be four trees, but now only three remain, with one in the northwest having withered. These three camphor trees are a rare presence and have been designated as natural monuments of Arida City. Walking the "Kumano Kodo" from the shrine and climbing the "Itoga Touge" will lead you to the "Inabane Shrine," where it is said that the Inari god descended. From February to March, you can enjoy the scenery of lined torii gates and Kawazu cherry blossoms.

 

 

• address

  Nakaban 329, Itoga-cho, Arida city, Wakayama prefecture, Japan