Shinto shrine
Namiyoke Inari Jinja
波除稲荷神社（なみよけいなりじんじゃ）
Chūō, Tokyo
An Inari shrine in Tsukiji enshrining Ukanomitama no Mikoto, who protects clothing, food, housing and business, and called "Namiyoke-sama". It draws faith for protection from disasters and for warding off misfortune, and is known for the Tsukiji Shishi Festival in June.
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: Ukanomitama no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, when the reclamation of Tsukiji after the Great Meireki Fire was troubled by waves, people found the shintai of Inari Ōkami floating and shining in the sea and enshrined it, and the wind and waves are said to have calmed. This was in Manji 2 (1659), and carrying lion heads (shishigashira) is said to be the origin of the festival. The present shrine building, from Shōwa 12, is in the shinmei-zukuri style.
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)
- 波除稲荷神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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