Kasamori Inari Taimyojin is an Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The shrine holds the prestigious Shoichii rank, the highest court rank in the ancient Japanese system, indicating its historical importance and imperial recognition.
This Inari shrine holds the prestigious rank of Shoichii (正一位), the highest court rank in the traditional Japanese system, reflecting its significant spiritual importance. The shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, prosperity, and business success, where visitors come to pray for bountiful harvests, commercial prosperity, and household welfare. Worshippers particularly seek blessings for their businesses and livelihoods, following the traditional belief that Inari provides protection and abundance to those who show proper reverence.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Shrine rank
- Shoichii
- Coordinates
- 35.3308587, 139.6182139
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox statues and red torii gates typical of Inari shrines when visiting.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically identifiable by their distinctive red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of Inari. The Shoichii rank indicates this shrine received exceptional imperial favor and recognition.