又久保稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Kamakura, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice and fertility. According to local legend, the shrine was built by a samurai who wanted to repay his debt to Inari after being saved from death during battle.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari
- Kami enshrined
- Inari
- Coordinates
- 36.1768638, 140.4515676
Visitor tip
To make an offering to Inari, bring a small bundle of rice or a stalk of bamboo and tie it with a red string, then hang it on the shrine's vermilion torii gate.
Cultural notes
Inari Okami is known for his association with fertility and agriculture. The shrine is famous for its fox statues, which are believed to be Inari's messengers and symbolize good luck and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine's current structure dates back to 1692.