Taisho Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine located in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari Okami. Like other Inari shrines, it likely features the characteristic vermillion torii gates and fox guardian statues that are symbolic of Inari worship.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 37.6543627, 140.4890278
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive fox statues and vermillion torii gates that are characteristic features of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, dedicated to the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, industry, and general prosperity. Fox messengers (kitsune) are considered sacred to Inari and their statues typically guard these shrines.