Yutoku Inari Shrine

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Yutoku Inari Shrine

Get powered up by one of Japan’s three great Inari shrines with gorgeous red architecture.

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This shrine is one of Japan’s great Inari shrines along with Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto and Kasama Inari Shrine in Ibaraki. In 1687, Hizen Kajima Domain's lord, Nabeshima Naotomo, was marrying Kazanin Manko-hime from Kyoto, when she requested the deity, Inari Okami, who the imperial court offered prayers to, to be imparted and this shrine was built.

Inari Okami is worshipped as a god of clothes, food and house, business, prosperity and relationships. Locals call it “Yutoku san.”

The main hall stands against Mt. Iwakabe with the tower gate and ritual hall at the bottom of the mountain. All main buildings are made of plaster and their beauty is raved as Chinzei’s Nikko. From the tower gate, go up the stone stairs to the rear hall and enjoy the panoramic view to the ocean.

The shrine grounds have Japanese gardens loaded with seasonal flowers and a museum with artifacts of the shrine. Many events are held such as the Kashima Traditional Arts Festival in September and the Bonfire on December 8. When you come to worship, stop by at Monzen shopping street on the shrine approach and get the local specialty Inari Yokan (sweet bean snack).

Highlights

  • The impressive main hall built 18m above ground.
  • Stroll around the green grounds, soaking in the good spirit.
  • Get Inari Yokan in the shopping street on the shrine approach.

Photos

  • Striking vermilion main hall against greeneries 
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Striking vermilion main hall against greeneries Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Gorgeous tower gate 
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Gorgeous tower gate Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Hatsu-uma Festival held at Yutoku Inari Shrine in February

    Hatsu-uma Festival held at Yutoku Inari Shrine in February

  • Graceful wisteria in late April 
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Graceful wisteria in late April Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Occasional snowscape in winter
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Occasional snowscape in winter Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

Reviews

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  • Jen Lee

    時間允許體力OK的人主殿後面的山路可以爬到山頂來回2~3個小時。

  • Kevin Huang

    去的時候只覺得這個神社蓋法很特別,因為沒什麼人也覺得還好,後來才知道和京都稻荷神社齊名⋯

Details

Name in Japanese
祐徳稲荷神社
Postal Code
849-1321
Address
1855 Furueda, Kashima City, Saga
Telephone
0954-62-2151
Hours
Open all day for worship
Admission
Yutoku Museum: Adult 300 yen, High school / college student 200 yen, elementary / middle schooler 100 yen
Directions
From JR Nagasaki Main Line, Hizen-Kashima Station, ride Yutoku Bus, get off at Yutoku-jinja-mae Stop, and walk 5 min.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)