A local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the kami of rice, agriculture, and prosperity. Like many Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place of worship for the local community seeking blessings for good harvests and business success.
Dedicated to Inari Ōkami, the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperity, this shrine serves as a spiritual center where local residents and visitors pray for abundant harvests and business success. The kami enshrined here is particularly revered by farmers, merchants, and entrepreneurs who seek divine blessing for their livelihoods and financial endeavors. Worshippers commonly offer rice, sake, and other agricultural products while requesting protection for their crops, shops, and commercial ventures.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.3871725, 139.4115115
Visitor tip
Look for fox statues (kitsune) around the shrine grounds, which are considered sacred messengers of Inari.
Cultural notes
Inari is one of the most popular kami in Japan, with tens of thousands of shrines dedicated to this deity. Inari shrines are typically identified by their vermillion torii gates and fox statues, as foxes are considered messengers of Inari.