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Inari Shrine

稲荷神社

Inari Jinja

Gifu

An Inari shrine dedicated to the kami of rice, agriculture, and prosperity. Like other Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves the local community's needs for agricultural success and business prosperity.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Okami
Kami enshrined
Inari Okami
Coordinates
35.1510875, 136.89774

Visitor tip

Look for the characteristic fox statues and offerings of rice or sake left by local worshippers.

Cultural notes

Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically featuring fox statues as messengers of the deity and vermillion torii gates. Worshippers commonly pray for good harvests, business success, and general prosperity.

More shrines in Gifu