A Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, industry, and prosperity. Inari shrines are among the most common type of Shinto shrine in Japan, typically characterized by 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
- 34.6938163, 137.4921834
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive fox statues and vermillion torii gates that are hallmarks of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari worship combines agricultural fertility with commercial success, making these shrines popular with both farmers and business people. The fox messengers are believed to possess intelligence and magical abilities, and worshippers often leave offerings of rice, sake, or fried tofu (inari-zushi).