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Overview
Shusse Inari Shrine stands in Kurisaki-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Its enshrined deity is Uka-no-Mitama-no-Ōkami, central to Inari worship. As the name Shusse (meaning 'success in life' or 'promotion') suggests, it has long been cherished by those praying for advancement in career and fortune in work. Set in a corner of the city of Mito, it quietly gathers faith as the local Inari shrine.
Highlights
- ●The name Shusse Inari, praying for success in life
- ●Enshrining Uka-no-Mitama-no-Ōkami, the chief Inari deity
- ●A history said to date from its founding in 1860
- ●A local Inari shrine in a corner of the Mito castle town
History
According to shrine tradition, it was founded in 1860 (Man'en 1). At this time near the end of the Edo period, Mito was the castle town of the Mito domain, one of the three senior Tokugawa branches, known for its scholarship and spirited character. Uka-no-Mitama-no-Ōkami is the Inari deity governing bountiful harvests and prosperity in business, and it is thought that the faith in life's fruits and success rooted this shrine in the Kurisaki district.
Access
The shrine stands in Kurisaki-cho, Mito, with a reference point of about 36.34°N, 140.52°E. Located on the eastern side of central Mito, it is easiest to reach by car from the Mito Station area. For details such as visiting hours and parking, it is reassuring to check official information before your visit.
Best season
Besides the busy New Year period of hatsumōde, autumn—when Inari shrines give thanks for the harvest—is also fitting for a visit. The calm atmosphere of the precincts can be enjoyed year-round, so a stop here during Mito sightseeing offers a moment to settle the mind at any time.
Map
36.3377, 140.5166 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Kurisaki-cho from the Mito Station area
- 2Visit Shusse Inari Shrine and pray for advancement and work fortune
- 3Spend a quiet moment in the calm precincts
- 4Tour the castle town together with Mito's central sights
Did you know?
💡 The name Shusse Inari is found in various places, but this shrine stands in Kurisaki-cho, Mito. Its deity Uka-no-Mitama-no-Ōkami is enshrined at Inari shrines nationwide, and some visitors come to pray for work, exams, and promotion, drawing on the auspicious name Shusse.
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