A local Inari shrine dedicated to the deity of rice, prosperity, and good fortune. Inari shrines are among the most common type of Shinto shrine in Japan, typically identifiable by their distinctive vermillion torii gates and fox guardian statues.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.5368079, 135.8376408
Visitor tip
Look for fox statues and offerings of rice, sake, or fried tofu left by worshippers seeking business success or good harvests.
Cultural notes
Inari is one of the most popular kami in Japan, associated with rice cultivation, sake brewing, commerce, and general prosperity. Foxes (kitsune) serve as Inari's messengers and are commonly depicted at Inari shrines as protective guardians.