Tsuetate Inari Shrine is located in the famous hot spring town of Tsuetate Onsen in Kumamoto Prefecture. This Inari shrine serves the local community and visitors to the renowned spa resort area, which has been celebrated for its therapeutic waters for over a thousand years.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 33.1819018, 131.0352577
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine while exploring Tsuetate Onsen's traditional hot spring baths and historic ryokan inns.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are dedicated to the kami of rice, sake, agriculture, and prosperity. The shrine's location in Tsuetate Onsen connects it to the area's long tradition as a healing destination, where the hot springs have attracted visitors seeking both physical and spiritual renewal.