Obiki Inari Shrine, 日本の群馬県館林市にある神社
Obiki Inari Shrine is a small Shinto shrine located in Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture. The simple wooden structure houses the main altar and is flanked by fox statues, with small spirit-houses and a second torii gate behind the main building leading to a lower part of the grounds.
The shrine was founded centuries ago and has been woven into the local history of Tatebayashi. Despite changes in the surrounding neighborhood, it has remained a familiar place for the community and continues to preserve traditions across generations.
The shrine is dedicated to Inari Ookami, a spirit in Shinto religion associated with prosperity and good fortune. Visitors can observe fox statues that serve as messengers of this deity and small spirit-houses left behind by worshippers over many generations.
The shrine is easily accessible on foot from Tatebayashi's main streets and is situated near a quiet path that many people use for cycling. A visit does not take long but offers a peaceful escape from busy city life.
The grounds contain several small spirit-houses, some of which are hundreds of years old and bear witness to many decades of worship. These hokora structures are rarely found in such concentration elsewhere and offer a glimpse into generations of private prayers.
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