A local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The shrine's name combines 'Shirohige' (white beard) with the typical Inari designation, suggesting a connection to an aged or venerable manifestation of the fox deity.
- 宗派
- Inari
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami
- 座標
- 32.8049461, 130.7077384
参拝のヒント
Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues (kitsune) that typically guard Inari shrines.
文化的背景
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, often featuring fox statues as messengers of the deity. The 'Shirohige' designation may reference local folklore or a specific manifestation of Inari associated with wisdom and age.