A local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperity. The shrine holds the prestigious Shoichii rank, indicating its historical importance and imperial recognition.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Shrine rank
- Shoichii
- Coordinates
- 35.4565567, 139.3106427
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues and red torii gates typical of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically characterized by red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of Inari. The Shoichii rank represents the highest level of court rank that could be bestowed upon Shinto deities.