A local Inari shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to the kami of rice, sake, and prosperity. Like many Inari shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place of worship for agricultural success and business prosperity for the local community.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 31.6766727, 130.3312275
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic fox statues and red torii gates that are typical features of Inari shrines.
Cultural notes
Inari shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, often identifiable by their vermillion torii gates and fox statues (kitsune) which serve as messengers of Inari Okami. The deity is particularly revered by farmers, merchants, and manufacturers.