An Inari shrine dedicated to the worship of Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, fertility, agriculture, and general prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically characterized by their distinctive vermillion torii gates and fox guardian statues.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami, deity of rice, fertility, and prosperity
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.3292229, 137.1861248
Visitor tip
Look for the fox guardian statues and consider bringing rice or sake as traditional offerings to Inari.
Cultural notes
Inari is served by fox messengers called kitsune, which is why Inari shrines typically feature fox statues rather than the usual komainu lion-dogs. Worshippers often leave offerings of rice, sake, and abura-age (fried tofu) which foxes are believed to favor.