Kumamoto Shiro Inari Jinja
📍 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City · Chuo Ward, Honmaru 3-13
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Available
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
Kumamoto Shiro Inari Jinja is enshrined near the Honmaru of Kumamoto Castle. It stands as the guardian deity of the castle, having protected this land alongside Kumamoto Castle throughout history. Inari is revered as the deity of business prosperity and abundant harvests. Together with the castle's development, it has gathered the faith of countless people. The symbol of martial strength embodied by the castle and the prosperity brought by Inari have together supported Kumamoto's development. Even today, many visitors come to pray for business prosperity and good fortune at this vibrant shrine.
Benefits
business prosperityabundant harvestsgood fortune and blessingprotection from misfortunefamily safetyvictory and success