Kasama Inari Shrine

笠間稲荷神社

/ Kasama Inari Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

One of Japan's Three Great Inari shrines, Kasama Inari draws over 3.5 million visitors annually. Founded in 651, it has over thirteen centuries of history and was patronized by the feudal lords of the Kasama Domain during the Edo period.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
651 [白雉2年]

Founded in 651, one of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines. Receives over 3.5 million pilgrims annually.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Deity of rice, agriculture, foxes, fertility, commerce, and industry

Blessings

Shrine Network

Inari major_branch

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

36.3850, 140.2530

Physical Address

1 Kasama, Kasama, Ibaraki

茨城県笠間市笠間1

Access

Kasama Station (JR Mito Line)

20 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Kasama Inari Shrine?

One of Japan's Three Great Inari shrines, Kasama Inari draws over 3.5 million visitors annually. Founded in 651, it has over thirteen centuries of history and was patronized by the feudal lords of the Kasama Domain during the Edo period.

Where is Kasama Inari Shrine located?

Kasama Inari Shrine is located in Kasama, Ibaraki. The full address is: 1 Kasama, Kasama, Ibaraki.