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Overview
Misaki Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine in the Misaki district of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture. Although its formal name is simply 'Inari Shrine,' it is commonly known as Misaki Inari Shrine or Misaki Shrine after the local place name. It stands as a quiet neighborhood guardian shrine dedicated to the Inari faith.
Highlights
- ●Vermilion shrine buildings typical of Inari shrines
- ●Former village-shrine rank
- ●Guardian-deity worship rooted in Misaki
- ●A quiet sanctuary amid a residential area
History
The shrine is said to have been founded in 1869. It held the old rank of village shrine, and its history is tied to the development of the Misaki area from the Meiji period onward.
Access
The shrine is located in the Misaki district of Funabashi. Please check maps or official information for the exact route. The surrounding area is a calm residential neighborhood.
Best season
A visit during the New Year hatsumode, or on a clear day when the shrine's vermilion stands out, is recommended.
Map
35.7553, 140.0416 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Misaki area
- 2Pay respects at Misaki Inari Shrine
- 3Take in the atmosphere of Inari worship
- 4Stroll around the Misaki district
Did you know?
💡 Though officially named simply 'Inari Shrine,' it is distinguished by the local name Misaki, being called Misaki Inari or Misaki Shrine.
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