A Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The shrine holds the prestigious court rank of Shoichii (Senior First Rank), indicating its historical importance and imperial recognition.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Shrine rank
- Shoichii
- Coordinates
- 35.4168812, 139.4487796
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox statues and red torii gates that are hallmarks of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically identified by their distinctive vermillion torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of Inari. The Shoichii rank represents the highest level of court rank that could be bestowed upon a shrine.