Itoga Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine located in Wakayama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of rice, agriculture, and prosperity. As indicated by its designation as 'hongu' (main shrine), this is the principal shrine of the Itoga Inari network.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ukanomitama-no-Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Ukanomitama-no-Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.0562539, 135.1750587
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic red torii gates and fox guardian statues that are typical features of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically recognizable by their red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) that serve as messengers of the rice deity Inari.