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Nozawa Shrine
東京都
An Inari shrine recorded in Edo-period topographies as guardian of Nozawa village — the agricultural deity's faith took root in this wetland farming community, and rows of red torii create a striking scene amid modern suburbs.
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12 min walk from Tokyu Komazawa-Daigaku Station
Nozawa 2-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
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An Inari shrine in Nozawa, Setagaya Ward, gathering the faith of local residents as the guardian of the Nozawa district. Dedicated to Ukano-Mitama no Kami, known for blessings of rich harvests, business prosperity, and matchmaking. The place name 'Nozawa' derives from 'wetland of the field,' and it is natural that Inari — as guardian deity of agriculture — was chosen as the deity for this once-thr…
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Origins
The founding date is unknown, but it is recorded as the Inari shrine of Nozawa village in Edo-period topographical records. Inari faith enshrines Ukano-Mitama no Kami, the guardian deity of agriculture, and is one of the most prevalent shrine forms in Japan with hundreds of thousands distributed nat…
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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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