Takekoma Inari Shrine

Local name竹駒神社
LocationIwanuma, Japan

The Takekoma Inari Shrine is a Shintō shrine in the city of Iwanuma in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is considered one of the three main shrines dedicated to the kami Inari, and claims to be the second-oldest Inari shrine in Japan. It was also referred to as the Takekoma Myojin

Inari's traditional festival day is the first horse day of the second month of the lunisolar calendar; in recent years, the shrine has celebrated the event on a Sunday in February or early March. This festival is estimated to draw a quarter-million attendees.

The shrine is also home to a horsemanship museum.

Tags ShintoismPlace of Worship
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takekoma_Inari_Shrine

Address (Unnamed Road), Iwanuma, Japan

Coordinates 38°6'17.293" N 140°51'44.001" E

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