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Juban Inari Shrine
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A shrine in the Azabu-juban shopping street where the famous 'frog stone' that survived a fire brings luck — 'kaeru' means both 'return safely' and 'money returns' — one of the Minato Ward Seven Lucky Gods sites
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1 min walk from Azabu-juban Station
1-4-6 Azabu-juban, Minato
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Enshrined Deity
宇迦之御魂神
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Overview
An Inari shrine nestled in the Azabu-juban shopping district, known for blessings of commercial prosperity and fire prevention. The stone frog statue in the grounds carries a legend of surviving fire — 'kaeru' in Japanese meaning both 'to return safely' and 'money returns,' making it a lucky charm. A treasure ship monument stands on site, and it is popular as one of the Minato Ward Seven Lucky God…
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Origins
The exact founding date of Juban Inari Shrine is unknown, but it is said to have been enshrined in the Azabu-juban area since before the Edo period, serving as a guardian deity of the local community. During the Edo period (1603–1868), the shrine is believed to have gathered deep faith from townspeo…
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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 "宇迦之御魂神"
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