Saijō Inari
最上稲荷
A unique Buddhist temple in Okayama, blending Shinto traditions, worth visiting for its distinct architecture and history.
What it is
- A Nichiren Buddhist temple in Okayama City.
- Known for Shinto-Buddhist syncretism, rare for an Inari.
- Main deity is Dakiniten, called Saijōkyō Ōbosatsu.
- Founded as Saijō Inari-san Myōkyō-ji.
What to see
- Main deity image: sickle, rice bundles, white fox.
- Reio-den Honden (old main hall) built in 1741.
- Current main hall (Reikō-den) built in 1979.
- 33 structures are Registered Tangible Cultural Properties.
- A large red torii gate built in 1972.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岡山県岡山市北区高松稲荷712 Open in Google Maps
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