Yakyu Inari Jinja
📍 Saitama, Higashimatsuyama · 2-1-14 Yakyu-cho, Higashimatsuyama-shi, Saitama
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Yakyu Inari Jinja is a shrine located in the urban area of Higashimatsuyama City, yet it possesses a quiet and calm atmosphere. For a long time, it has been said to bring benefits of business prosperity, abundant harvests, and academic achievement, attracting many people for prayer. Statues of foxes are located throughout the grounds, creating a mystical atmosphere. It is an important place of faith rooted in the lives of local people.
Benefits
Business prosperityAbundant harvestAcademic achievement
Goshuin Gallery
