A local Inari shrine dedicated to the fox deity Inari Okami, protector of rice cultivation, prosperity, and business success. The name 'Hakusha' meaning 'white shrine' may reference the traditional white fox messengers of Inari.
Enshrines Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of rice, prosperity, and business success, making it a popular destination for merchants and entrepreneurs seeking blessings for their ventures. Worshippers come to pray for abundant harvests, financial prosperity, and protection of their livelihoods, often leaving offerings of rice, sake, or oil. The shrine serves as a spiritual center for those seeking Inari's guidance in matters of wealth, fertility, and the sustenance that supports community life.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.0702312, 136.1977973
Visitor tip
Look for fox statues and red torii gates, which are characteristic features of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, often recognizable by their red torii gates and fox statue guardians called kitsune. White (haku/shiro) in the shrine's name may signify purity or distinguish it from other local Inari shrines.