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.