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Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine
〒860-0002 熊本県熊本市中央区本丸３−１３
Located near the urban area east of Kumamoto Castle, this shrine is commonly known as 'Shirahige-san'. The stone walls of the Honmaru (main keep area) of Kumamoto Castle loom behind the main hall.
Enshrined deities
Ukanomitama-no-Okami (Inari)
History
天正16年（1588年）、加藤清正が肥後国へ入国する際に、居城となる熊本城の守護神として稲荷神を勧請したことに始まる。以後、生活の守護神として熊本市民の崇敬を集めている。
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Blessings
It enshrines deities associated with good marriage prospects and matchmaking, academic success, financial luck and victory in competitions, safe childbirth, warding off misfortune, household safety, fulfillment of wishes, health, and business prosperity.
What visitors say
Situated near Kumamoto Castle, the shrine is characterized by its striking red and white contrast. At the shrine office, visitors can receive hand-written Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) and experience Mizumikuji (water fortune slips that reveal messages when placed in water). The grounds feature a 'Wisdom Ring' to crawl through, and other shrines and temples, such as Kumamoto Daijingū, are scattered in the surrounding area.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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