A local Inari shrine dedicated to the kami of rice, sake, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically identifiable by their distinctive vermillion torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of the deity.
This small Inari shrine serves the local community as a place to pray for abundant harvests, prosperous business ventures, and household prosperity. Dedicated to Inari Ōkami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, and commerce, the shrine attracts farmers, shopkeepers, and families seeking blessings for their livelihoods and financial well-being. Visitors often leave offerings of rice, sake, or abura-age (fried tofu) while praying for success in their endeavors and protection of their homes.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.4035021, 139.5704107
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues and leave offerings of rice, sake, or fried tofu (inari-zushi).
Cultural notes
Inari worship combines agricultural fertility with commercial success, making these shrines popular with both farmers and business people. The fox messengers are believed to carry prayers to Inari Okami and are often depicted holding keys, jewels, or rice sheaves.