Inasaku-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Inasaku-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Okazaki with traditional buildings and open spaces surrounded by trees and nature. The grounds are modest in size and easy to walk through, with rabbit statues, altars, and a small water basin for purification scattered throughout the area.
The shrine was founded over 1,200 years ago and historically protected the emperor and his court. Over centuries, it became a place where people prayed for blessings related to family, fertility, and safe childbirth.
The name Inasaku-jinja reflects its ancient role protecting the eastern direction of the imperial city. The rabbits visible throughout the grounds are what visitors notice most today and represent good fortune, fertility, and new beginnings in the local experience.
The shrine is free to enter daily with no admission fee, making it easy to include in a sightseeing day. The grounds are compact and accessible even with a stroller, and it is located near other attractions like Heian Shrine and Nanzen Temple for visitors exploring the area.
The most distinctive rabbit figure is Kosazuke Usagi, a black stone rabbit by the water basin that visitors splash with water and rub on the belly to receive blessings for safe childbirth. This specific ritual is something many visitors overlook while noticing the more obvious rabbit statues.
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