Shitaya Shrine

下谷神社

Shitaya Shrine in Taito, Tokyo, is described on its official site as the oldest Inari shrine in the capital, founded in the Nara period. Its enshrined deity Otoshi-no-kami, a child of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and sibling line to Amaterasu-omikami, governs the five grains, protects industry, and is honored for business prosperity and household safety. The shrine office at 3-29-8 Higashi-Ueno accepts inquiries from 9:00 to 16:00, telephone 03-3831-1488. Seasonal limited goshuin are announced for events such as the grand festival in May and summer visits in July.