A local Inari shrine dedicated to the Shinto deity of rice, prosperity, and good fortune. Inari shrines are among the most common types of Shinto shrines throughout Japan, typically characterized by their distinctive vermilion torii gates and fox guardian statues.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.7682712, 137.3949296
Visitor tip
Look for the fox guardian statues (komainu) that typically flank the shrine entrance, often holding keys or jewels in their mouths.
Cultural notes
Inari is one of Japan's most popular deities, with foxes (kitsune) serving as divine messengers. Worshippers often leave offerings of rice, sake, or fried tofu, which foxes are believed to favor.