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Inari Shrine

稲荷神社

Inari Jinja

Gifu

An Inari shrine dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. Like thousands of Inari shrines throughout Japan, this shrine serves as a place of worship for the local community seeking blessings for good harvests, business success, and general fortune.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Okami
Kami enshrined
Inari Okami
Coordinates
35.118364, 136.8209839

Visitor tip

Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues that are often holding symbolic items like keys, jewels, or sheaves of rice.

Cultural notes

Inari shrines are typically identified by their iconic vermilion torii gates and fox statues (kitsune), which serve as messengers of Inari Okami. These shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, reflecting the fundamental importance of rice cultivation and agriculture in Japanese culture.

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