Shirasasa Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari Okami. Like many Inari shrines, it likely features the characteristic red torii gates and fox guardian statues that serve as messengers to the deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.4281581, 139.3490249
Visitor tip
Look for the traditional fox guardian statues that are characteristic of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Inari Okami being particularly revered for blessings related to rice cultivation, business prosperity, and general good fortune. Fox statues (kitsune) are typically found at such shrines as they are considered Inari's messengers.