A local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, fertility, and general prosperity. Like most Inari shrines, it likely features the characteristic red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) that serve as messengers of the deity.
- 宗派
- Inari
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami, deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperity
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami
- 座標
- 37.5044167, 139.9114905
参拝のヒント
Look for the fox statues and small red torii gates that are characteristic features of Inari shrines.
文化的背景
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with over 30,000 locations nationwide. The fox (kitsune) is considered Inari's messenger, and worshippers often leave offerings of rice, sake, and sometimes fried tofu (inari-zushi) which foxes are said to enjoy.