A local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, prosperity, and business success. The name 'Hyotanbata' literally means 'gourd field,' suggesting the shrine may be located in an area historically associated with gourd cultivation.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 32.7878682, 130.3491439
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic red torii gates and fox statues that are typical of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically identified by their red torii gates and fox guardian statues. The gourd reference in the name connects to traditional Japanese agriculture and the belief in Inari's protection of crops and harvests.