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Inari Shrine

稲荷社

Inari-sha

Kanagawa

A local Inari shrine dedicated to the kami of rice, prosperity, and good fortune. Like many Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a spiritual center for the local community's prayers for agricultural success and business prosperity.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Okami
Kami enshrined
Inari Okami
Coordinates
35.4248717, 139.2477977

Visitor tip

Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues and small red torii that are typical features of Inari shrines.

Cultural notes

Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically identified by their red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of the deity. The fox imagery and agricultural associations make these shrines particularly important to farming communities.

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