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Hachiō Inari Shrine

八王稲荷

Hachiō Inari Jinja

Kanagawa

A local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari. Like many Inari shrines, it likely features fox guardian statues and serves the spiritual needs of the surrounding community for matters of agriculture, business success, and general welfare.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Ōkami
Kami enshrined
Inari Ōkami
Coordinates
35.4491454, 139.3273143

Visitor tip

Look for the characteristic fox statues that guard Inari shrines, often holding keys or jewels in their mouths.

Cultural notes

Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically identified by their fox messengers and red torii gates. They serve both agricultural communities seeking good harvests and urban populations praying for business prosperity.

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