Murao Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, and prosperity. Like many Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place of worship for agricultural success and business prosperity for the local community.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 33.9207394, 131.9681472
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive fox statues that typically guard Inari shrines and may be adorned with red bibs as offerings.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, often characterized by red torii gates and fox guardian statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of Inari Okami. The deity is particularly revered by farmers, merchants, and sake brewers.