A local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperity. Like many Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place of worship for the local community seeking blessings for good harvests and business success.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.4866986, 139.5576554
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive fox statues and red torii gates that are characteristic features of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically characterized by their red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of the deity. The worship of Inari encompasses not only agricultural prosperity but also commercial success and general well-being.