Anamori Inari Shrine [Tokyo]

【Anamori Inari Shrine summary】

Anamori Inari Shrine was built in the late Edo period (1804-1831). At that time, a man named Yagoemon Suzuki lived in Haneda Hunters’ Town. He noticed the tidal flat to the east of Haneda Ura and decided to build a dike across the several-mile-long tidal flat to develop new fields. Yaemon built a shrine on the embankment and prayed for a good harvest and safe shipping. The origin of the company’s name is said to mean “Inari, the great god of harvest, who protects the fields from the damage caused by holes drilled by waves.

It was originally located near the current Haneda Airport runway B, but was reclaimed by the U.S. military after the war’s end. Later, thanks to the efforts of local residents, it was reconstructed at its current location.

The deity is Toyokehime no Mikoto, who is enshrined at the outer shrine of Ise Jingu.

Toyoke Grand Shrine (Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu) [Mie]

【Anamori Inari Shrine precincts】

Passing through the torii gate and up the stairs is the beautiful main shrine.

From the side of the hall of worship, there are various Inari shrines such as Prosperity Inari, Success Inari, Kaiun Inari, and Hissho Inari at the Senbon Torii gate.

【Anamori Inari Shrine Senbon Torii gate】

The size of the Senbon-torii and the length of the approach are not comparable to Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, but as a Senbon-torii on a flat approach, it is the closest in Tokyo in terms of atmosphere.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine [Kyoto]

Senbon-torii in Tokyo are located at the following shrines.

Hie-jinja Shrine and Sanno Inari Shrine [Tokyo]

Nezu Shrine and Otome Inari Shrine [Tokyo]

Higashifushimi Inari Shrine [Tokyo]

Beyond the torii gate are stairs to the inner shrine and Mt.

【Anamori Inari Shrine Inariyama (inari-zan) (Mt. Inari)】

The stairway is built like a building, but there is an Ontake Shrine at the top.

I was surprised at the unexpected height of Mt. After climbing down, I noticed that there is a pagoda called “Sazae-do” in Aizu. It has a similar double spiral structure, with one-way traffic going around and around the tower, and then going up and down. The tower is one-way, so that climbers and descenders do not pass each other.

Sazae Temple [Fukushima]

Descending Mt. Inari, there are more fox mounds, aviation inari, and gojindana.

【Anamori Inari Shrine subordinate shrine】

Several shrine pavilions are enshrined within the shrine territory, all of which are guarded by foxes.

【Anamori Inari Shrine GOSHUIN】

【The former Ichi-no-Otorii (Great Gate) of the former Anamori Inari Shrine】

Google Map shows it as the former Ichi-no-torii of Anamori Inari Shrine, but it faces away from Anamori Inari Shrine, there is no shrine beyond the torii, and a bell is attached to the torii, which is disconcerting to those who love shrines. The torii gate is probably a reconstruction by another organization of the Ichino-torii gate abandoned by the former Anamori Inari Shrine, and has nothing to do with the current Anamori Inari Shrine.I wonder if this is a scar from the forced relocation by the US military…

It is said that the shrine is very crowded on New Year’s Day and sunrise because of its good view.

【Haneda Shichifuku Inari Shirauo Inari Shrine】

On the way from Anamoriinari to the old Otorii (Grand Gate), there is Shirauoinari Shrine, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in Haneda. It is said that the shrine was dedicated to the first white fish caught in Haneda. It is surrounded by roads and residential areas, and the site is a parking lot.

【Haneda Shichifuku Inari Kamomeinari Shrine】

About a 10-minute walk from Anamori Inari Shrine is Kamomeinari Shrine. It is said that when fishermen prayed, a large flock of seagulls flew to the shrine, resulting in a great catch of fish, hence the name “Seagull Inari Shrine.

The shrine cat was waiting for me. Thanks for your hard work.

【Anamori Inari Shrine Nearby attractions】

Haneda Airport, Haneda Shrine

Haneda Shrine, Jiseiin Temple [Tokyo]

【Anamori Inari Shrine Access】

Manager’s Comments

It is a very well-maintained and well-loved shrine. Inari is said to bring prosperity to the region and local business. Historically, fishing and farming were thriving in this area. Therefore, there are many small Inari shrines, and there is an event to visit seven Inari shrines, which seems to have taken root in the community.

Site/Facility Size

 (3.5)

Richness of Nature

 (3)

Ease of access

 (4.5)

Number of tourists

 (2.5)

Anamori Inari Shrine

2-7, Haneda 5-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0043, Japan

※Free parking available

About a 3-minute walk from Anamoriinari Station on the Keikyu Airport Line

About 5 minutes on foot from Tenkubashi Station on the Keikyu Airport Line and Tokyo Monorail Line

参考

東京羽田 穴守稲荷神社

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