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Koyama Inari Shrine

小山稲荷神社

Koyama Inari Jinja

Kanagawa

A local Inari shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the rice and prosperity deity Inari. Like many Inari shrines, it likely features fox statues as messengers of the kami and serves the spiritual needs of the surrounding community.

Denomination
Inari
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Inari Okami
Kami enshrined
Inari Okami
Coordinates
35.4746388, 139.3381927

Visitor tip

Look for the distinctive fox guardian statues that are typical of Inari shrines.

Cultural notes

Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Inari being venerated as a kami of rice, sake, agriculture, industry, and general prosperity. Fox statues (kitsune) are characteristic features as foxes are considered Inari's messengers.

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