Kojirō Inari Shrine

What it is

• A shrine dedicated to fire prevention, business prosperity, and bountiful harvests.
• The predecessor of this current site was established in 1829.
• It is situated on the grounds of the Happo-en garden complex.
• The site is specifically known as a fire-prevention Inari shrine.

What to see

• The shrine structures located on the Kuwabara-zaka slope.
• Traditional grounds integrated into the surrounding Happo-en landscape.

When to go

• The annual festival takes place every year on April 17.
• A dedicated fire suppression festival is held on September 1.

Getting there

• The shrine is a three-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.