A Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice, sake, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically characterized by 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
- 37.7396102, 140.4948626
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive fox guardian statues and red torii gates that are hallmarks of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari worship combines agricultural fertility with commercial prosperity. Fox statues (kitsune) are considered messengers of Inari and are often seen holding keys, jewels, or rice sheaves symbolizing abundance and protection of the harvest.