A Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, and prosperity. The shrine holds the highest 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
- 32.5691019, 130.6528747
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic red torii gates and fox statues that typically mark Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Inari Okami being widely venerated as a deity of agriculture, business success, and general prosperity. The Shoichii rank represents the pinnacle of the ancient Japanese court ranking system.