Japan Midokoro / Ibaraki Prefecture / Kasama / Kasama Inari Shrine
Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture · Important Cultural Property
Kasama Inari Shrine
- Nearest stationKasama Station 1.6 km
- DesignationImportant Cultural Property
Kasama Inari Shrine (笠間稲荷神社 Kasama Jinja) is one of the three largest Inari Okami shrines in Japan, having been awarded the ancient court rank of Senior First Grade. According to legends associated with the shrine, it was founded in 651 during the reign of Emperor Kotoku, indicating a history extending over some thirteen centuries.
From the Wikipedia article “Kasama Inari Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kasama Inari Shrine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kasama Station, 1.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 33 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kasama Inari Shrine?
- Kasama Station. It is 1.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kasama Inari Shrine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kasama Inari Art Museum: Suikotei (CC BY 4.0), Kasama Nichidō Museum of Art: Kiku-zou (CC BY 3.0), Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum: Abasaa (Public domain), The Tokugawa Museum: Abasaa (Public domain), Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History: YuBon (Yu TANAKA) (Public domain), Atagoyama Kofun (Mito): Abasaa (Public domain)
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