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Toyohiro Inari Daimyojin

豊廣稲荷大明神

Gifu

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.

More shrines in Gifu