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Nitsuke Inari Shrine

二ッ家稲荷神社

Nitsuke Inari Jinja

Kanagawa

A local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari. Like many Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves the spiritual needs of the local community with prayers for good harvests, business success, and general prosperity.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Okami
Kami enshrined
Inari Okami
Coordinates
35.3450639, 139.44673

Visitor tip

Look for the characteristic fox guardian statues and red torii gates typical of Inari shrines.

Cultural notes

Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically recognizable by their red torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of the deity. The fox imagery and agricultural focus reflect ancient Japanese beliefs about rice cultivation and spiritual protection of crops.

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