Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Inaba Shrine
伊奈波神社
/ Inaba Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Inaba Jinja in Gifu City is a historic shrine enshrining agricultural and land-deity Waka-Ukanome-no-Mikoto, with connections to the Sengoku-period warlord Saito Dosan (1494–1556), who relocated the shrine to its current site in 1539. The shrine is associated with the founding history of Gifu's urban landscape and retains documents and artifacts from the Saito clan era, offering a rare glimpse into the religious patronage practices of Sengoku warlords.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1539 1539
Saito Dosan relocates the shrine to its current site during the construction of Inabayama Castle town.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.4353, 136.7575
Physical Address
1-1 Inabadori, Gifu-shi, Gifu
岐阜県岐阜市伊奈波通1-1
Historical Province
Mino / Hida
Access
Meitetsu Gifu Station
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Best Times to Visit
New Year
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Inaba Shrine?
Inaba Jinja in Gifu City is a historic shrine enshrining agricultural and land-deity Waka-Ukanome-no-Mikoto, with connections to the Sengoku-period warlord Saito Dosan (1494–1556), who relocated the shrine to its current site in 1539. The shrine is associated with the founding history of Gifu's urban landscape and retains documents and artifacts from the Saito clan era, offering a rare glimpse into the religious patronage practices of Sengoku warlords.
Where is Inaba Shrine located?
Inaba Shrine is located in Gifu-shi, Gifu. The full address is: 1-1 Inabadori, Gifu-shi, Gifu.