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Pay hommage to Inari Okami, the god of commercial prosperity

Toyokawa Inari is considered one of Japan’s main three Inari shrines. Having said it's a "shrine", you may be puzzled since the name of the institution has "Temple" in it—Toyokawa Inari is a paradox. It is both a Buddhist temple as well as a Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari Okami, the god of commercial prosperity, household safety, and fortune.
As a temple, it is formally known among the Sodo school of Buddhism as "Myogonji Temple" and upon its construction some 580 years ago in 1441, it has received the devout attention of such major Japanese historic warrior figures as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. It continues to be revered by nearly 5 million worshippers a year, coming from around Japan.

Reikozuka and its countless stone foxes

Reikozuka

After a visit to the Main Hall, you should definitely check out Reikozuka, meaning something like the "Mound of Holy Foxes". It was originally a spot to worship donated stone fox statues—foxes being a representation of Inari Okami—and those statues presently number more than 1,000 in various sizes, small and large. The sheer number of foxes in the sacred forest setting is awe-inspiring.

Toyokawa Inari Sushi in Monzen Town

Toyokawa Inari Sushi

The town of Monzen, outside Toyokawa Inari, is home to more than 100 restaurants and souvenir shops. Of them, local Toyokawa Inari Sushi is a must to satiate your hunger. Inari sushi is a pocket of deep-fried tofu with rice packed inside and said to have come about when it was created using the ingredients which had been offered at Toyokawa Inari. In addition to conventional types are those with fiery spices, citric flavors, and other tasty variations.

SPOT OVERVIEW

  • Souvenirs
  • Parking
  • Bus Stop
Location : 〒442-8538
1 Toyokawa-cho, Toyokawa-shi, Aichi
Fee : Free to enter. Prayer services available from JPY 3,000.

Note:
• Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Opening
days / hours		 : • Gates open at 5:00 am and close at 6:00 pm
• Prayer services available 8:00 am–2:30 pm (available year-round)
Parking : Available, free of charge (350 standard-size spaces and 30 bus spaces at JPY 1,100/entry)

Notes:
• Spaces are limited. Use public transportation when possible.
• Overflow parking unavailable unless a special event is taking place.
• Visitors coming to make prayers should use the Toyokawa Inari Large Parking Lot ("Toyokawa Inari Dai Chushajo"). A fee is required for use.
Restrooms : Available
Phone number : 0533-85-2030

Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
Should accuracy be critical, please verify this information using a direct source, whenever possible.

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ACCESS

  • Access by public transport
    Access by public transport
    From Nagoya Station:
    • Take the Tokaido Shinkansen Bullet Train bound for Tokyo stopping in Toyohashi. Get off at Toyohashi Station and board the JR Iida Line, riding it to Toyokawa Station. Get off and walk 3 min. northwest.
    • Take the JR Tokaido Main Line bound for Toyohashi and Hamamatsu and get off at Toyohashi Station. Change trains for the JR Iida Line and ride to Toyokawa Station. Get off and walk 3 min. northwest.
    • Take the Meitetsu Nagoya Line bound for Toyohashi and get off at Ko Station. Board the Meitetsu Toyokawa Line and take it until Toyokawa-Inari Station. Get off and walk 3 min. northwest.
  • Access by car
    Access by car
    Approx. 10 min. (3.5 km) southwest from Toyokawa Interchange on the Tomei Expressway via Routes 151 and 5.

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