A local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the fox deity Inari, known for bringing prosperity, fertility, and good harvests. The title 'Daimyojin' indicates this shrine holds particular reverence in the local community.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 32.8050072, 130.7077414
Visitor tip
Look for fox statues (kitsune) around the shrine grounds, which serve as messengers to the Inari deity.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically identified by their fox statues and red torii gates. The fox messengers are believed to carry prayers to Inari Okami.