Wakaizumi Inari Shrine

What it is

• A shrine established in 1180 by Shōtarō Ienaga.
• Dedicated as a guardian deity for the area.
• Moved to its current location in 1590 by Nobumine.
• Named Wakaizumi Inari Shrine in the Meiji era.

What to see

• The main shrine building.
• Okumiya Bridge, built with prefectural funds.
• Higashihonjo Inari Shrine, 750 meters southeast.

When to go

• There are 11 annual festivals held here.
• Hatsuuma-sai is held at Higashihonjo Inari Shrine.
• Hachijuhachi-ya is held at Higashihonjo Inari Shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.