A Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically featuring distinctive vermillion torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of the deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.8595951, 137.4440888
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox statues and red torii gates that mark most Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari worship combines agricultural traditions with commercial prosperity, making these shrines popular among farmers, merchants, and business people. The fox messengers are believed to carry prayers and offerings to Inari Okami.