Minbu Inari Shrine
📍 Saitama, Kawagoe · 2-6-1 Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture
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
Minbu Inari Shrine watches over the town of Kawagoe as a center of Inari faith. From the rooftop of Maruhiro Department Store, it has brought fortune to the entire town. This sacred place has protected merchants' prosperity and guided the success of many shops and craftspeople. Even now, from above, it guards the town and blesses all who seek commercial success.
Benefits
Business prosperityEvil ward-offWealth luck