Kokuhei Chusha (Inari)

Takekoma Inari Shrine

竹駒神社

/ Takekoma Inari Jinja

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

Overview

One of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines, Takekoma Inari draws approximately 1.5 million visitors annually. The three enshrined deities are collectively called 'Takekoma Inari-O-no-Kami' and are revered as protectors of the fundamentals of human life: food, clothing, and shelter.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
842 [承和9年]

Reputedly founded in 842 by Ono no Takamura as a branch of Fushimi Inari. Considered one of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines alongside Fushimi Inari Taisha and Toyokawa Inari.

Enshrined Deities

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Ukanomitama no Kami
primary Deity

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

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Ukemochi no Kami
secondary Deity

Goddess of food, whose death produced the staple crops of Japan

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Wakumusubi No Kami
secondary Deity

Blessings

Commerce Agriculture Food/Clothing/Shelter

Shrine Network

Inari major_branch

Did You Know?

💡

The shrine claims to be the second-oldest Inari shrine in Japan after Fushimi Inari Taisha.

Source: tradition

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

38.1040, 140.8690

Physical Address

1-1 Inari-cho, Iwanuma, Miyagi

宮城県岩沼市稲荷町1-1

Access

Iwanuma Station (JR Tohoku Line)

15 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 Takekoma Inari Shrine?

One of Japan's Three Great Inari Shrines, Takekoma Inari draws approximately 1.5 million visitors annually. The three enshrined deities are collectively called 'Takekoma Inari-O-no-Kami' and are revered as protectors of the fundamentals of human life: food, clothing, and shelter.

Where is Takekoma Inari Shrine located?

Takekoma Inari Shrine is located in Iwanuma, Miyagi. The full address is: 1-1 Inari-cho, Iwanuma, Miyagi.

What deities are enshrined at Takekoma Inari Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Ukanomitama no Kami, Ukemochi no Kami, wakumusubi no kami.