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Chiyoho Inari Shrine
The shrine nicknamed Ochobo-san that enshrines the god of business success.
Chiyoho Inari Shrine, nicknamed Ochobo-san, is one of Japan’s three Inari shrines along with Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto and Toyokawa Inari in Aichi. Standing on 550 years of history, it enshrines Oomioya no Okami, Inari no Okami, and Mioya no kami (ancestor gods). It is believed to bring success to business and safety to homes, About 2 million a year visit from in and out of the prefecture.
It is unique in that you offer fried bean curd pierced with a straw along with a candle. Traditions are you purchase the bean curd and a candle at a shop near the entrance, offer the candle at the lighting area, and offer some money and the bean curd at the warship hall.
Tsukikoshi (passing the month) Festival is held from the end of each month to the 1st of the next month. Many visit throughout the night to thank for the blessings of the current month and make a wish for the next month.
Along the 700m (230 ft) approach, about 120 booths and eateries stand, attracting visitors throughout the year who enjoy eating and shopping.
Highlights
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About 2 million a year come to worship the gods of business success.
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Traditions are to offer a candle, money and a bean curd. Have fun.
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Many visit throughout the night of the end of the month during the Tsukikoshi Festival.
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Have fun eating and shopping on the lively approach.
Photos
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![Through the lively approach into the shrine grounds
Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division]()
Through the lively approach into the shrine grounds Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division
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![Lighting area at the top of stone stairs
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Lighting area at the top of stone stairs Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division
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![Offer a bean curd on the holy table in front of the worshiping hall
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Offer a bean curd on the holy table in front of the worshiping hall Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division
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![Tsukikoshi Festival, there is a constant stream of people praying all night long.
Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division]()
Tsukikoshi Festival, there is a constant stream of people praying all night long. Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division
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![During the Tsukikoshi Festival, the end and beginning of the year, the approach is especially lively
Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division]()
During the Tsukikoshi Festival, the end and beginning of the year, the approach is especially lively Photo by Kaizu City Business and Tourism Division
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 千代保稲荷神社
- Postal Code
- 503-0312
- Address
- 1980 Hiratachosango, Kaizu City, Gifu
- Telephone
- 0584-66-2613
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
- Open all day for worship
- Admission
- Free
- Directions
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1) From Meishin Expressway, Gifu-Hashima Interchange or Ogaki Interchange, drive 15 min.
2) From JR Tokaido Shinkansen, Gifu-Hashima Station or Meitetsu Hashima Line, Shin Hashima Station, ride Kaizu City Community Bus, Route Kaizu Hashima for 20 min, get off at Ochobo Inari, and walk a short distance. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)