Shinto shrine
Sanzō Inari Jinja
三蔵稲荷神社（さんぞういなりじんじゃ）
Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture
An Inari shrine north of the Fukuyama Castle ruins, near Fukuyama Station, enshrining Ukanomitama no Ōkami, Sarutahiko no Ōkami and Ōmiyanome no Ōkami. It is said to have been enshrined as the guardian kami of Fukuyama Castle.
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 Ōkami, Sarutahiko no Ōkami, Ōmiyanome no Ōkami
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, Mizuno Katsunari carried with him even in battle the object of worship (goshintai) of Fushimi Inari Taisha that he had received from his grandfather, and the shrine originated when, on building Fukuyama Castle in Genna 5 (1619), he enshrined it as a guardian kami at the unlucky northeast direction (kimon) on the north side of the castle grounds. From then on, successive lords of Fukuyama Castle took charge of its rites.
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)
- 三蔵稲荷神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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