Minato Inari Jinja

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.