A Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically characterized by their distinctive vermilion torii gates and fox guardian statues called kitsune, which serve as messengers of the deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 32.7776136, 130.7084996
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox statues and red torii gates that are hallmarks of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari worship combines agricultural fertility with commercial success, making these shrines popular among farmers, merchants, and businesspeople. The fox messengers are often depicted carrying keys, jewels, or rice sheaves, symbolizing prosperity and abundance.