Anamori Inari Shrine, Shinto shrine in Haneda, Japan
Anamori Inari Shrine is a Shinto place of worship in Haneda near the airport, featuring several red torii gates and fox statues made of stone and ceramic. The compound includes smaller side shrines, a main building with a curved roof, and a paved courtyard surrounded by lanterns and offerings.
The shrine was established in 1804 after a levee broke during land reclamation work, prompting residents to seek protection for their crops and homes. The community built this place of worship to honor Inari, the deity revered for centuries across the region as guardian of agriculture.
Foxes appear everywhere as statues and motifs, as they are believed to serve as messengers of the harvest deity in traditional belief. Visitors place small coins at the altars and pull the bell rope before bowing at the shrine.
The main hall opens in the morning and closes in the late afternoon for prayers, while the outer grounds remain open throughout the day. The compound sits in a residential area a short walk from the terminal, making it easy to visit even during brief layovers.
Sand from the shrine grounds is distributed in small pouches to visitors who take it home as a protective charm. This practice links to the belief that the sand wards off misfortune and grants wishes when scattered on your own property.
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