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Inari Shrine

稲荷

Inari Jinja

Kanagawa

An Inari shrine dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically characterized by vermillion torii gates and fox statues serving as divine messengers.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Okami
Kami enshrined
Inari Okami
Coordinates
35.4784924, 139.5636861

Visitor tip

Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues and offer prayers for prosperity and good fortune.

Cultural notes

Inari worship combines agricultural traditions with commercial prosperity prayers. Fox statues (kitsune) are considered messengers of Inari and are often seen holding keys, jewels, or rice sheaves symbolizing abundance and protection.

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