Uomachi Inari Shrine
In 1569 (Eiroku 12), Takeda Shingen built Ejiri Castle on the site of the present-day Ejiri Elementary School. Later, in 1578 (Tenshō 6), the castle’s commander at the time, Anayama Nobukimi (Baisetsu), carried out a major renovation, transforming it into a full-scale castle.
It is said that the Inari Shrine was built by Baisei at that time as a shrine dedicated to the guardian deity of Ejiri Castle.
Within the shrine grounds stands a massive stone monument shaped like a soccer ball, known as the “Monument to the Birth of Japanese Youth Soccer.” It is famous as a place where Shimizu S-Pulse players visit before the season to pray for victory.
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Basic Information
- Address
- 14-74 Ejiri-cho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 424-0818
- Telephone Number
- 054-366-4842
- Access
[Car]
10 minutes from the Shimizu Interchange on the Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
A 15-minute walk from JR Shimizu Station
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
