Minato Inari Jinja
📍 Niigata, Niigata · 3-5 Inaricho, Chuo Ward
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
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
Minato Inari Jinja is enshrined in Inaricho, Chuo Ward, Niigata, and is renowned as a kami of prosperous commerce. This shrine has walked alongside the development of the port town of Niigata, gathering the devoted faith of merchants and sailors. As evidenced by the place name Inaricho itself, it has continued to be loved by many as a central presence in this area. It is truly a shrine worthy of being called the guardian deity of the town, watching over the commercial development of Niigata.
Benefits
Prosperous commerceFinancial fortuneBusiness successHousehold safetyWarding off misfortuneGood luck and prosperityRomantic fulfillment