A local Inari shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari Okami. Like thousands of Inari shrines throughout Japan, this shrine serves the local community's prayers for good harvests, business success, and general prosperity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 33.8150423, 135.8564711
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive red torii gates and fox statues that are characteristic of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari is one of Japan's most popular kami, with over 30,000 shrines dedicated to this deity throughout the country. Foxes serve as Inari's messengers and are commonly depicted in shrine statuary.