A local Inari shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The shrine's name combines 'Shirohige' (white beard) with the typical Inari designation, suggesting a connection to an aged or venerable manifestation of the fox deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 32.8049461, 130.7077384
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues (kitsune) that typically guard Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, often featuring fox statues as messengers of the deity. The 'Shirohige' designation may reference local folklore or a specific manifestation of Inari associated with wisdom and age.