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Toyokawa Inari
Shrine
Not to be outfoxed by her famous sister
shrines, Aichi’s Toyokawa Inari shrine
mesmerizes millions each year.
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Toyokawa Inari Shrine is one of the crown jewels of
the country’s central Chubu region. Located
between the major cities of Nagoya and Shizuoka
City, it’s one of Japan’s three big inari shrines. This
stunning complex in Aichi Prefecture is comprised
of nearly 100 buildings and is covered in beautiful
stone fox statues.
Founded in 1441, Toyokawa Inari Shrine is unique
because it is both a Shinto and Buddhist shrine. It’s
dedicated to both the Shinto fox god(dess) Inari
Okami and the Buddhist protective deity Dakini
Shinten. A priest by the name of Kangan Giin first
beheld Dakini Shinten in a vision, riding atop a
white fox while carrying rice and a “wish-fulfilling
jewel,” according to the shrine’s history. The
resulting carving, fashioned by Kangan himself in
the 13th century, is housed today in the shrine’s
main hall.
Shrine of a thousand foxes
Toyokawa Inari Shrine
After marveling at the carved front gate and main
hall, make your way down the path to the right to
explore the rest of the grounds. The Garden of
Myogonji features a stunning koi pond and is also a
favorite sunbathing spot for turtles and cats.
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Leading from the garden to the border of the shrine
is senbonnobori, a stone path lined with a
thousand prayer flags. Hidden amongst the
towering trees of this temple forest are dozens of
smaller structures, including a three-story pagoda
and Daikokuten hall which is dedicated to a god of
good fortune. Try rubbing the stone statues that sit
in front of Daikokuten hall for some good luck.
At the end of the path lies a sight as enchanting as
it is enigmatic. Approximately 800 stone foxes,
staring silently amidst a lush green
forest. Reikozuka, known as the Shrine of a
Thousand Foxes, was originally a place to worship
the messenger of Inari. However, throughout the
years, those who had their wishes fulfilled
dedicated fox statues to the shrine.
Nostalgic Toyokawa
Toyokawa Inari Shrine’s torii gate.
Toyokawa’s charm extends beyond the shrine and
into the shotengai, or shopping district, that lies
beyond its gates. Shops peddling souvenirs and
handmade goods line the retro main street.
Amongst all the things on o!er, the one thing not
to miss is inarizushi—the sweet tofu sushi is a
favorite treat of the fox deities. Toyokawa is
considered one of the birthplaces of this traditional
dish, though its true origin is a bit hazy. No worries,
your tastebuds won’t know the di!erence.
" Things To Know
H O U R S A N D F E E S
The main gates leading into the shrine are open from 5
a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The outer doors of the main hall are
closed at 6 p.m. every evening. Amulets and goshuin
(traditional shrine seals) can be purchased between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Admission is free, and parking is available nearby for
¥600.
# How To Get There
A D D R E S S
2 Toyokawachō, Toyokawa, Aichi 442-0033, Japan
BY T R A I N
From Tokyo
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) bound for
Shin-Osaka at Tokyo Station. Switch to the Iida line at
Toyohashi Station and get off at Toyokawa Station. From
the station, it’s an eight-minute walk to Toyokawa Inari
shrine.
From Nagoya
Take the Meitetsu Nagoya Main line bound for Toyohashi
at Nagoya Station and get off at Toyokawa station.
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