A Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically characterized by their distinctive vermilion torii gates and fox guardian statues called kitsune, which serve as messengers of the deity.
- 宗派
- Inari
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami
- 座標
- 32.7776136, 130.7084996
参拝のヒント
Look for the characteristic fox statues and red torii gates that are hallmarks of Inari shrines.
文化的背景
Inari worship combines agricultural fertility with commercial success, making these shrines popular among farmers, merchants, and businesspeople. The fox messengers are often depicted carrying keys, jewels, or rice sheaves, symbolizing prosperity and abundance.