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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 guardian statues.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Okami
Kami enshrined
Inari Okami
Coordinates
35.479684, 139.5643019

Visitor tip

Look for the distinctive fox statues (kitsune) that serve as guardians and messengers of Inari.

Cultural notes

Inari is venerated as the deity of rice and agriculture, with foxes serving as divine messengers. Worshippers often pray for good harvests, business success, and prosperity.

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