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Yutoku Inari Shrine

Yutoku Inari Shrine

祐徳稲荷神社

Yutoku Inari Shrine in Kashima City is one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan. It was founded in 1687, and its large vermilion-lacquered buildings draw several million visitors a year. Paths with red torii gates lead up the hill to the inner sanctuary, with a view toward the Ariake Sea. There is also a museum about the Kashima Domain and a shopping street with small eateries.

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Visitor information

Getting there

From Saga Station, take the JR limited express Kamome to Hizen-Kashima Station (about 20 minutes).

From Hizen-Kashima Station, take a bus for about 20 minutes, then walk about 6 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The grounds are spread out, with both stairs and an elevator up to the main hall.
  • A museum shows armor, weapons and artwork of the Kashima Domain.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The shrine grounds are spread out; the main hall can be reached by stairs or by an elevator. Paths continue further up to the inner sanctuary for those who want a climb.
  • Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
  • Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
  • Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Saga and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Saga

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:06
  2. Sunrise06:40
  3. Dhuhr12:04
  4. Asr15:02
  5. Maghrib17:24
  6. Isha18:48

Times are calculated for Saga City. Times may differ elsewhere in Saga.

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Places to pray near Yutoku Inari Shrine

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Yutoku Inari Shrine

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Photo: そらみみ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel