Takekoma Inari Shrine
竹駒神社
Miyagi · Iwanuma
Inari Commerce
Shiwa Inari Shrine
志和稲荷神社
/ Shiwa Inari Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
30 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
One of the largest Inari shrines in the Tohoku region, set in a forested mountain valley in Iwate Prefecture.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1057 [天喜5年]
Traditionally founded in 1057 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi during the Former Nine Years' War.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Deity of rice, agriculture, foxes, fertility, commerce, and industry
Blessings
Shrine Network
Inari branch
Head shrine: Fushimi Inari Taisha
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
39.5540, 141.1550
Physical Address
17-1 Masuzawa Maedaira, Shiwa, Shiwa District, Iwate
岩手県紫波郡紫波町升沢前平17-1
Access
Hizume Station (JR Tohoku Line)
30 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 Shiwa Inari Shrine?
One of the largest Inari shrines in the Tohoku region, set in a forested mountain valley in Iwate Prefecture.
Where is Shiwa Inari Shrine located?
Shiwa Inari Shrine is located in Shiwa, Iwate. The full address is: 17-1 Masuzawa Maedaira, Shiwa, Shiwa District, Iwate.