Taisho Inari Shrine is a local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari Okami. As an Inari shrine, it likely features the characteristic red torii gates and fox guardian statues that are symbols of Inari worship throughout Japan.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 37.6543637, 140.4890288
Visitor tip
Look for the fox guardian statues and red torii gates typical of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Inari Okami being revered as the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, industry, and general prosperity. Fox messengers (kitsune) are considered sacred to Inari and are commonly depicted at these shrines.