A shrine combining the worship of Inari, the rice and prosperity deity, with Akiha Daigongen, a Buddhist-influenced fire prevention deity. This dual dedication reflects the syncretic religious practices common in Japanese spirituality, where Shinto and Buddhist elements merged to address both agricultural prosperity and fire safety concerns.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami and Akiha Daigongen
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami, Akiha Daigongen
- Coordinates
- 35.2566519, 136.7159317
Visitor tip
Look for both fox statues (associated with Inari) and fire prevention charms or imagery related to Akiha worship.
Cultural notes
The combination of Inari and Akiha worship represents the historical blending of Shinto and Buddhist traditions. Akiha Daigongen originated from Mount Akiha in Shizuoka and became widely venerated for fire prevention, while Inari worship focuses on rice cultivation and business prosperity.