Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine

“Thirteen centuries of fox-god worship, drawing 3.5 million a year.”

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One of the three largest Inari shrines in Japan, Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine is also where you can find Daikokuten, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Built in the year 651, this beautiful shrine holds a long history of over 13 centuries! It thrived especially during the Edo period (1600-1867) when the shrine was dedicated to feudal lord of the Kasama Domain. Today, the shrine is still very popular and is said to receive annual visits by about 3.5 million pilgrims.

Spot NameKasama Inari Jinja Shrine
Postal Code〒310-1611
Address1 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki
Telephone Number0296-73-0001
Official URLhttp://www.kasama.or.jp/english/index.html
KeywordsCulture Experience, History

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine?
Thirteen centuries of fox-god worship, drawing 3.5 million a year.
Where is Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine?
Kasama Inari Jinja Shrine is located at 1 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki.
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