Inu Shrine
伊奴神社
Ancient Nagoya shrine known for safe childbirth prayers, featuring historic artifacts and a unique dog statue.
What it is
- Ancient shrine, tradition states a building was built in 673.
- Dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, Otoshi-no-kami, and Inuhime-no-kami.
- Known for prayers for safe childbirth.
What to see
- A dog stone statue stands in front of the main hall.
- Twelve divine mirrors are said to be handed down.
- Oldest existing munafuda dates to 1430.
- An 800-year-old chinquapin tree stands on the grounds.
When to go
- Isegahama stable uses the shrine during Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県名古屋市西区稲生町2-12 Open in Google Maps
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