A Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The shrine holds the highest court rank of Shoichii (Senior First Rank), indicating its historical importance and imperial recognition.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Shrine rank
- Shoichii
- Coordinates
- 35.4348573, 139.3082806
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) that typically guard Inari shrines, as foxes are considered messengers of Inari Okami.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Inari Okami being one of the most widely worshipped kami. The Shoichii rank was the highest court rank in the ancient Japanese system, reserved for the most important deities and reflecting imperial favor.