A local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and general prosperity. Like many Inari shrines throughout Japan, it likely features the characteristic red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) that serve as messengers of the deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami (deity of rice, sake, and prosperity)
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 32.8049709, 130.7077337
Visitor tip
Look for the fox statues around the shrine grounds, often adorned with red bibs placed by worshippers seeking good fortune.
Cultural notes
Inari worship is one of the most popular forms of Shinto practice in Japan, with Inari shrines found in virtually every community. The fox messengers are believed to carry prayers to Inari Okami and are often depicted holding keys, jewels, or sheaves of rice.