Shinto shrine
Obiki Inari Jinja
尾曳稲荷神社（おびきいなりじんじゃ）
Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture
An Inari shrine in Obiki-chō, Tatebayashi, which began as the guardian kami of Tatebayashi Castle. Along with its principal kami, Uka no Mitama no Mikoto, it enshrines Homuda Wake no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto and Yamato Takeru no Mikoto.
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 Mikoto (principal kami); Homuda Wake no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto (jointly enshrined kami)
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began in Tenbun 1 (1532) when the castle lord Akai Terumitsu enshrined it as a guardian kami in the Inari enclosure, which lay in the kimon (demon gate) direction of the castle. There is a tradition that, in thanks for a fox cub Terumitsu had saved, an old fox, a messenger of Inari, trailed its tail to show the layout of the castle, and the castle was named Obiki Castle.
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)
- 尾曳稲荷神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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