Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine
熊本城稲荷神社
Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine is a historic guardian shrine worth visiting for its unique castle backdrop.
What it is
- A shrine in Kumamoto City, also known as Shirahige-san.
- Kato Kiyomasa enshrined Inari Okami here in 1588.
- It was established as a guardian deity for Kumamoto Castle.
- Revered as a guardian deity of daily life.
What to see
- The stone walls of Kumamoto Castle's main keep rise behind the main hall.
- Kumamoto Daijingu Shrine is located to its north.
When to go
- Hatsuumataisai festival is on the first Day of the Horse in February.
Getting there
- 150m northwest from Kumamoto Castle/City Hall tram stop.
- Immediately accessible from the City Hall bus stop.
- Kumamoto Electric Railway and Kumamoto Bus stops are nearby.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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