Located in the heart of Kamakura, the most upper Inari Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami, patron deity of fertility, rice, and industry. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period influence, with its traditional vermillion torii gate and intricately carved wooden structures.
- Denomination
- inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, okami
- Coordinates
- 35.465885, 139.6204431
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's tradition, avoid taking pictures inside the main hall and refrain from eating within the grounds.
Cultural notes
This Inari Shrine is famous for its 'tsukimi-zashi', a centuries-old record of visitors who write their names on red papers to be burned during the New Year's festival, symbolizing wishes made to Inari. The shrine also holds an annual autumnal festival to honor the harvest season.
Historical note
The shrine was established in 1185 during the Kamakura period.