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Yutoku Inari Shrine
〒849-1321 佐賀県鹿島市古枝乙1855
Located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, this shrine is counted among the Three Great Inari Shrines of Japan. It is widely revered as a guardian deity for clothing, food, shelter, and all aspects of daily life, particularly for business prosperity and family fortune.
Enshrined deities
Ukanomitama-no-Okami (Inari)
History
鹿島藩初代藩主・鍋島直朝が、花山院定好の娘・萬子媛を継室とし、伏見稲荷大社より稲荷大神の分霊を勧請したことに始まる。萬子媛が入定した後に「祐徳院」と呼ばれるようになり、明治の神仏分離により「祐徳稲荷神社」に改称された。現在の本殿は、昭和24年に焼失した後に角南隆の設計により昭和32年に再建されたものである。
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Blessings
衣食住、生活全般の守護神として、商売繁盛、家運繁栄などで尊崇されている。
What visitors say
The vibrant vermilion-painted stage-style main hall and the magnificent landscape of the shrine buildings are breathtaking. The approach is lined with shops, and visitors can ascend to the inner sanctuary via stairs or an elevator, enjoying spectacular views from the summit. Parking is available both free and paid, and a Japanese garden is maintained in the vicinity.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (first shrine visit of the year)
One of the three great Inari shrines in Japan. A top-tier first shrine visit in Kyushu.
Counted as one of the three great Inari shrines in Japan, it is revered as a deity for business prosperity and family fortune. The main hall, built in a cliff-hanging style with vibrant colors, is a magnificent sight, and the first shrine visit of the year attracts one of the largest crowds in Kyushu.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・One of the three great Inari shrines
- ・Vibrantly colored main hall in cliff-hanging style
- ・Prayers for business prosperity
- April (old calendar festival date)Spring Grand Festival
A spring grand festival praying for a bountiful harvest and business prosperity.
A grand festival held in spring. It is lively with a mikoshi procession and a parade of young boys, praying for a bountiful harvest and business prosperity.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Mikoshi procession
- ・Parade of young boys
- ・Springtime liveliness
- December 8Fire-Burning Festival
A Shinto rite of burning fire to express gratitude for the past year.
On December 8, a Shinto rite is performed to give thanks to the great deity of Inari, purify sins and impurities, and burn fire.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Fire-burning rite
- ・Gratitude for the year
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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