Tado Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Inari Okami, the deity of rice, prosperity, and good fortune. As an Inari shrine, it features the characteristic red torii gates and fox guardian statues that serve as messengers of the deity.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.1340543, 136.6247819
Visitor tip
Look for the fox statues throughout the shrine grounds, as they are considered sacred messengers of Inari.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with foxes (kitsune) serving as divine messengers. Visitors often leave offerings of rice, sake, or fried tofu, which foxes are said to favor.