A local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the kami of food, agriculture, and prosperity. As with most Inari shrines, it serves the spiritual needs of the surrounding community for good harvests and business success.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ukanomitama-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Ukanomitama-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4241879, 139.6599404
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox statues (kitsune) that typically guard Inari shrines as messengers of the deity.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, reflecting the importance of rice cultivation and food security in Japanese culture. The fox messengers are believed to carry prayers to the kami and bring blessings in return.