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Yutoku Inari Shrine

祐徳稲荷神社

One of Japan's three most famous Inari shrines, dedicated to the god of agriculture and prosperity, known for vermilion torii gates and statues.

Yutoku Inari Shrine, Kashima, Saga prefecture, Japan
Yutoku Inari Shrine, Kashima, Saga prefecture, Japan © Underbar dk, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Every day Always open
Admission
Everyone Free
Links
Official website English · Japanese
Access
1855, Furueda, Kashima City, Saga
〒 849-1321
How to get there
Nearest stationHizen-Hama Station
肥前浜
Nagasaki Main Line41 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop祐徳神社前7 min walk from the bus stop

Yutoku Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kashima, Japan. It is one of the three most famous Inari shrines in Japan, along with Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and Toyokawa Inari Shrine in Aichi. The shrine is dedicated to the god Inari, the patron of agriculture, prosperity and foxes, which are believed to be messengers of the god. The shrine is known for its large, vermilion torii gates that line the approach to the main hall, which is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture. The shrine also features several smaller shrines and statues, including fox statues, which are believed to bring good luck. Visitors can also enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding area, which is home to many Japanese Inari shrines.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Yutoku Inari Shrine. Legend: Nagasaki Main Line; Shimabara Railway Line; Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen; Shinkansen; Bus from Hizen-Kashima. Labelled stations: Isahaya, Saga, Kumamoto, Takeo-Onsen, Ureshino-Onsen, Nagasaki, Shimabara-Funatsu, Hizen-Hama, Hizen-Kashima.

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