Shinto shrine
Yūtoku Inari Jinja
祐徳稲荷神社(ゆうとくいなりじんじゃ)
Kashima, Saga Prefecture
An Inari shrine that gathers prayers for daily life, beginning with clothing, food and shelter. The faith of this land is also expressed in its brightly colored shrine buildings.
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, Ōmiyanome no Ōkami and Sarutahiko no Ōkami
History and things to know
It began in Jōkyō 4, when Kazan'in Manshihime, the wife of the lord of the Kashima domain, invited the spirit of Inari Ōkami here. According to this shrine's explanation, Ōmiyanome no Ōkami is also called Ame no Uzume no Mikoto.
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)
- 祐徳稲荷神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」(2026-10-16 確認)
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