The 甲頭稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Katsuragi, Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto kami of rice and industry. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a rectangular main hall and several smaller shrines nestled among the buildings. Visitors can purchase ema (prayer papers) and tie them to the shrine's bamboo forest gates, a common practice at many Inari shrines.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.8543425, 140.734712
Visitor tip
When visiting the shrine, be sure to participate in the ema-kake-sanshin ceremony, where you tie your prayer papers to the gate before praying.
Cultural notes
As with many Inari shrines, the 甲頭稲荷神社 is known for its role as a patron deity of artisans and merchants. The shrine's bamboo forest gates are particularly noteworthy, as they are said to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in the Edo period (1603-1868), after being damaged by a fire in the previous century.