Ikoinarido

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Ikoinarido

A mystical shrine that quietly nestles in the city center.

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Ikoinarido is located on the south side of Ikosanhomyoji. One reaches the main hall of the shrine after walking through several Torii-gates.
Because it is an Inari shrine that enshrines foxes, the fox’s favorite food, fried tofu, is offered during worship.
Ikoinarido originates from around 800 AD, when Jikaku-Daishi spotted a ray of light in the forest of Zoshigaya whilst on pilgrimage here. When he went to the site, a beautiful figure of “Inari-Okami” appeared, which he named “Iko (majestic)-Inari-Daimyojin” because of its powerful glow, and built a temple to enshrine the being.

Highlights

  • Fried tofu and candles for offerings are sold at the shrine office.
  • A mystical atmosphere is created by the number of red Torii-gates.
  • Because it is adjacent to Homyoji temple, paying a visit here at the same time is recommended.

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    Ikoinarido

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Name in Japanese
威光稲荷堂(開運威光稲荷尊天)
Postal Code
171-0032
Address
3-18-25 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Tel
03-3983-2356
Closed
No holidays
Hours
Open all day
Admission
Free
Access
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line and JR Saikyo Line Ikebukuro Station East Exit