Inari Fox Statues: A Photo Collection from My 2025 Shrine Visits in Japan
Looking for an Inari statue? This page is a photo collection of Inari fox statues (often searched as Inari statues) from my 2025 shrine visits in Japan. If you want a real stone piece for a garden or entryway, the featured items below ship directly from Japan with careful packing and tracked delivery.
Buy: Featured Inari Fox Statues (Ships from Japan)
- Inari Fox Statue (White, Left) — Italian Marble | Ships from Japan
- Inari Fox Statue (White, Right) — Italian Marble | Ships from Japan
- Medium Fox Statue — Granite (Gray) Inari Shrine Sculpture
FAQ
What do people mean by “Inari statue”?
In many cases, “Inari statue” refers to an Inari fox statue (kitsune statue) commonly seen at Inari shrines.
Are left and right Inari fox statues sold as a set?
They are typically sold individually. If you want the pair, choose both the left and right statues.
Do you ship from Japan?
Yes. We ship from Japan with tracked air shipping and protective packing for international delivery.
Inari fox statues are popular not only in Japan, but also among visitors and Japanese-culture fans in the US, UK, Germany, and Switzerland.
Inari fox statues (often called “Inari Fox”) are regarded as messengers of Inari Okami, a deity associated with everyday blessings such as prosperity, good harvests, and business success. The fox itself is not the god—these statues represent the guardian and guide at Inari shrines. Look closely and you’ll notice meaningful details: some foxes hold a key (to the rice storehouse), a jewel, or a scroll, and their facial expressions and posture vary widely by region and era. In many shrines, you may also see fox statues wearing red bibs (yodarekake). These are offerings placed by worshippers as a sign of gratitude or prayer, and the vivid red creates a striking contrast against stone—one of the reasons Inari fox statues are so photogenic.
Sugou Jinja (Okazaki, Aichi)
You can see these Inari fox statues at Sugou Jinja in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture.
Okazaki, Japan Shrine Visit Report 2025 No.3 Sugou Shrine “A 380-year-old stone lantern”
Honganji Hachiman Shrine (Mizuho Ward, Nagoya)
A simple, rustic Inari fox statue. This one is at Honganji Hachiman Shrine in Mizuho Ward, Nagoya.
Nagoya, Japan Shrine Visit Report 2025 Mizuho No.14 Honganji Hachiman Shrine
Takou Shrine (Mizuho Ward, Nagoya)
The photos are taken from a bit of distance, but you can clearly see a different Inari fox design here.
Nagoya, Japan Shrine Visit Report 2025 Mizuho No.17 Takou Shrine
Hakuryu Shrine (White Dragon) (Mizuho Ward, Nagoya)
Hakuryu Shrine has four Inari fox statues. “White Dragon” is associated with the white snake (shirohebi) tradition.
Nagoya, Japan Shrine Visit Report 2025 Mizuho No.21 Hakuryu Shrine (White Dragon)
Hiyoshi Shrine (Kiyosu, Aichi)
This is an Inari fox statue at Hiyoshi Shrine in Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture. Kiyosu Castle nearby has become popular with international travelers in recent years.
Shimokawa Inari Shrine (Mizuho Ward, Nagoya)
Nagoya, Japan Shrine Visit Report 2025 Mizuho No.26 Shimokawa Inari Shrine
Final Thoughts
Inari fox statues vary widely—some look formal and symmetrical, while others feel simple and local. Even within Aichi Prefecture, the differences in posture, facial expression, and carving style are surprisingly rich. I’ll continue adding new discoveries as I visit more shrines.
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Written on: 2026-02-03 (JST)