Inari Onikoku Shrine
東京都
Japan's only shrine bearing the name 'Oniō,' where Setsubun is welcomed with 'Demons in!'—an unconventional guardian of Kabukicho.
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1831
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5 min walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station
Kabukicho 2-17-5, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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Overview
Japan's only shrine bearing the name 'Oniō' (Demon King), located in Kabukicho. A unique shrine that 'enshrines demons,' and uniquely chants 'Fuku wa uchi, oni wa uchi' (Fortune in, demons in) at Setsubun. Born in 1831 when an Inari shrine and an Oniō shrine were merged. The 'Nade-mamori' demon statue in the precincts is believed to heal ailments when stroked. An unconventional tutelary shrine pro…
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Origins
The origins of Inari Oniō Shrine trace back to two separate shrines that stood in the area from earlier times: an Inari shrine and an Oniō shrine. In 1831 (Tenpō 2), these two shrines were merged into a single institution, establishing the name 'Inari Oniō Jinja' as it is known today. It is said to …
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Abundant Harvest
Career Advancement
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "宇迦之御魂命・鬼王権現"
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