Matsuno Inari Shrine is a distinguished Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture that holds the prestigious Shoichii rank, the highest court rank that can be bestowed upon a Shinto deity. As an Inari shrine, it is dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami, the kami of rice, agriculture, fertility, and general prosperity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami (deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperity)
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Shrine rank
- Shoichii (First Rank)
- Coordinates
- 35.4844618, 139.5704975
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues and red torii gates typical of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
The Shoichii rank designation indicates this shrine's historical importance and imperial recognition. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically featuring fox statues as messengers of the deity and red torii gates.