Hyugagawa Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, and agriculture. The shrine holds the prestigious rank of Shoichii (First Rank), indicating its historical significance and imperial recognition.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ukanomitama-no-mikoto (deity of rice and agriculture)
- Kami enshrined
- Ukanomitama-no-mikoto
- Shrine rank
- Shoichii (First Rank)
- Coordinates
- 35.4389714, 139.2993653
Visitor tip
Look for fox statues (kitsune) around the shrine grounds, which serve as messengers of the Inari deity.
Cultural notes
As an Inari shrine, it is associated with foxes as divine messengers and is particularly revered by farmers, merchants, and those seeking prosperity in business and agriculture.