Tsukuda Namiyoke Inari Daimyōjin & Osaki Inari Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Chisoda, Chiba Prefecture, and serves as a combined shrine for two deities: Tsukuda Namiyoke Inari Daimyōjin and Osaki Inari Jinja. The shrine complex was built during the Edo period and features a unique architectural style characteristic of Kamakura-period shrine designs. Visitors can explore the shrine's various buildings, including the main hall dedicated to Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, prosperity, and good fortune.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami, Tsukuda Namiyoke Inari Daimyōjin
- Coordinates
- 35.6669037, 139.7833364
Visitor tip
To make a wish at the shrine, tie a red string (called 'tsutsugaki') to the shrine's main pillars, just as you would when visiting other Inari shrines in Japan. This tradition is believed to bring good luck and ensure your wishes are granted.
Cultural notes
Tsukuda Namiyoke Inari Daimyōjin & Osaki Inari Jinja is associated with the mythology of Inari Okami, who is revered for his role as a patron deity of merchants, fishermen, and farmers. The shrine also hosts various festivals throughout the year, including the 'Naminoyuke Matsuri,' which takes place in May and features traditional dances, music, and food.
Historical note
The shrine complex was built during the Edo period, specifically in the late 17th century, by Osaki Tsunemori, a daimyō of the Chiba domain.