A local Inari shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, fertility, and general prosperity. Like most Inari shrines, it likely features the characteristic red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) that serve as messengers of the deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami, deity of rice, agriculture, and prosperity
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 37.5044167, 139.9114905
Visitor tip
Look for the fox statues and small red torii gates that are characteristic features of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with over 30,000 locations nationwide. The fox (kitsune) is considered Inari's messenger, and worshippers often leave offerings of rice, sake, and sometimes fried tofu (inari-zushi) which foxes are said to enjoy.