[Shimane Prefecture/Shusse Inari Shrine] I'm glad I went in 2023! Shrines in Shimane Prefecture 8

Matsue is a town with a beautiful view of Lake Shinji. Long ago, this area was called "Suetsugu," but it was a wetland that was not suitable for farming. That's why two deities, Uka no Mitama no Kami and Homudawake no Mikoto, the deity of literature and martial arts, were enshrined on Mount Suetsugu (now Matsue Castle) to bring order to the town! After that, the land became private property, it was moved to its current location in the Meiji period. It is widely known for its blessings of good fortune and career advancement, and has remained there ever since. The first thing that caught my eye when I entered the grounds was the crouching foxes at the temizuya (purification fountain). There were so many of them lined up, and they were so cute💕 →They're not on display in the shrine office, but you can purchase them! There are ornamental and strap types 🙌 I chose the ornamental type ✨ I had contacted them in advance, and the female chief priest was very kind to me ☺️ It seems that it is difficult to respond if a prayer is being held, so if you want a goshuin or a gift, it's best to contact them in advance❗️ ✼••┈ ┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Shusse Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 183 Kitateramachi, Teramachi, Matsue, Shimane ꕥAccess 🚌Matsue Shinjiko Onsen Station (bus) →🚏"Teramachi" →🚶♀️1 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #besttrip2023 #Shimane Tourism #Shimane Trip #Shrines and Temples #Shrine Tour