Shinto shrine
Kanmuri Inari Jinja
冠稲荷神社（かんむりいなりじんじゃ）
Ōta, Gunma Prefecture
An Inari shrine in Hosoya-chō, Ōta, counted as one of the seven shrines of Japan (Nihon shichisha). Its main hall enshrines Uka no Mitama no Kami and many other kami, and people visit to pray for good bonds, for children and for safe childbirth.
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: Uka no Mitama no Kami, Ōnamuji no Kami, Ōta no Kami, Ōmiyanome no Kami, Ukemochi no Mikoto and others (main hall)
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it was founded by Minamoto no Yoshikuni in Tenji 2 (1125), in the Heian period. In Jōan 4 (1174), Minamoto no Yoshitsune, on his way down to Ōshū, is said to have enshrined here a divided spirit of Fushimi Inari Taisha that he had carried in his cap (kanmuri), and Nitta Yoshisada is later said to have prayed here for victory when he raised his army. From these stories it came to be called Kanmuri Inari.
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)
- 冠稲荷神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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