An Inari shrine located in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. Like other Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place for locals to pray for good harvests, business success, and general prosperity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Ōkami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Ōkami
- Coordinates
- 35.4090594, 139.3940116
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive fox guardian statues and consider bringing a small offering of rice or coins.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, often characterized by vermillion torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of Inari Ōkami. The fox is considered sacred and offerings of rice, sake, and abura-age (fried tofu) are commonly made.