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Genkurō Inari Shrine

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源九郎稲荷神社

One of Japan's Great Inari shrines, known for fox legends and blessings.

Genkurō Inari Shrine
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What it is

  • One of Japan's Three Great Inari shrines.
  • Dedicated to Ukanomitama-no-Okami.
  • Also enshrines Genkurō Inari Daimyōjin.
  • Known for legends of the Genkurō fox.

What to see

  • The current main hall, completed in 1925.

When to go

  • Spring festival on the first Sunday of April.

Getting there

  • 7-minute walk from Kintetsu-Koriyama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県大和郡山市洞泉寺町15 Open in Google Maps

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