Toyohiro Inari Daimyojin is an Inari shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. Like other Inari shrines, it likely features vermillion torii gates and fox statues serving as messengers of the deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.2178967, 137.3225999
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox statues and consider bringing offerings of rice or sake as traditional gifts to Inari.
Cultural notes
Inari worship is deeply connected to agricultural prosperity and business success in Japanese culture. Fox messengers (kitsune) are considered sacred at Inari shrines and are often depicted carrying keys or jewels symbolizing the deity's power over prosperity.