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Inari Shrine

稲荷社

Inari-sha

A local Inari shrine dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice, prosperity, and good fortune. Inari shrines are among the most common types of Shinto shrines throughout Japan, typically characterized by their distinctive vermilion torii gates and fox guardian statues.

宗派
Inari
宗教
shinto
祭神
Inari Okami
祀られている神
Inari Okami
座標
34.7682712, 137.3949296

参拝のヒント

Look for the fox guardian statues (komainu) that typically flank the shrine entrance, often holding keys or jewels in their mouths.

文化的背景

Inari is one of Japan's most popular deities, with foxes (kitsune) serving as divine messengers. Worshippers often leave offerings of rice, sake, or fried tofu, which foxes are believed to favor.