Shinto shrine
Inu Jinja
伊奴神社（いぬじんじゃ）
Nishi, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
An old shrine in Inō-chō, Nishi, Nagoya, whose name also appears in the Engishiki. It enshrines Susanoo no Mikoto, Ōtoshi no Kami and Inuhime no Kami, and the shrine's name is explained as coming from Inuhime no Kami.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Susanoo no Mikoto, Ōtoshi no Kami and Inuhime no Kami
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it was built in the reign of Emperor Tenmu (673) when rice harvested in Nagoya was presented to the imperial household. The Engishiki records it as Inu Jinja of Yamada District, Owari Province. A tradition about a yamabushi who calmed the flooding of the Shōnai River and a gohei of "the King of Dogs" is also handed down as the beginning of the shrine.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 伊奴神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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