A local Inari shrine located in the Ushiine area of Kagoshima Prefecture, dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari Okami. The shrine serves the local community in this volcanic region near Sakurajima.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 31.5553226, 130.7333628
Visitor tip
Check local access conditions as this area can be affected by volcanic ash from nearby Sakurajima.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most common in Japan, typically recognized by their red torii gates and fox guardian statues, as foxes are considered messengers of Inari Okami.