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.