A Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture that combines worship of Inari, the rice and prosperity deity, with Atago, a protective fire deity. The name 'Kitamuki' meaning 'north-facing' indicates the shrine's directional orientation, which may have ritual significance in its worship practices.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami and Atago no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami, Atago no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.491961, 139.9530309
Visitor tip
As with most Inari shrines, visitors often pray for business success and good harvests.
Cultural notes
This shrine represents a syncretic tradition combining Inari worship for agricultural prosperity and commerce with Atago veneration for fire protection and safety. The north-facing orientation is unusual for Japanese shrines and may reflect local geographical or spiritual considerations.