Shiwa Inari Shrine
志和稲荷神社
Iwate · Shiwa
Inari Commerce
Yakyu Inari Shrine
箭弓稲荷神社
/ Yakyu Inari Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
3 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Thanks to a fortunate homophone -- 'yakyu' means both 'bow and arrow' (箭弓) and 'baseball' (野球) in Japanese -- this ancient Inari shrine has become a pilgrimage site for baseball players and fans seeking victory on the diamond.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
712 [和銅5年]
The name 'Yakyu' (箭弓, meaning 'bow and arrow') coincidentally sounds like 'yakyu' (野球, meaning 'baseball'), making this shrine enormously popular with baseball players and fans.
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
36.0422, 139.3983
Physical Address
2-5-14 Yakyu-cho, Higashimatsuyama, Saitama
埼玉県東松山市箭弓町2-5-14
Access
Higashi-Matsuyama Station (Tobu Tojo Line)
3 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 Yakyu Inari Shrine?
Thanks to a fortunate homophone -- 'yakyu' means both 'bow and arrow' (箭弓) and 'baseball' (野球) in Japanese -- this ancient Inari shrine has become a pilgrimage site for baseball players and fans seeking victory on the diamond.
Where is Yakyu Inari Shrine located?
Yakyu Inari Shrine is located in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama. The full address is: 2-5-14 Yakyu-cho, Higashimatsuyama, Saitama.