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Takayama Inari Shrine

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Takayama Inari Shrine

The Shrine is known for the Thousand Gates.

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Takayama Inari is the major shrine in Aomori with blessings of good harvest, safety in the voyage and business prosperity. The founding is unclear, but a wealthy family ruling this area in Kamakura through Muromachi Periods is said to have built this shrine. The highlight is the path from the main hall to Shinmeisha Hall. A number of about 2m-tall gates stand along which are called Senbon Torii (A Thousand Gates). There are more than 200 gates gifted with wishes for safety.

Behind Shinmeisha, there is a garden area, where statues of fox are lined up. The fox is believed to be the messenger from god. The facial expressions of these foxes are so diverse that they look as if they are chatting with one another and are amusing to look at.

If you like the atmosphere of the shrine, you can stay in a large building with meals served. The interior is like a Japanese-style inn with a spacious room for a big group.

Highlights

  • The shrine in Tsugaru City known for the Thousand Gates.
  • Numerous wishes were made to come true since ancient times.
  • The location is not very accessible. Driving is recommended.

Photos

  • A Thousand Gates accented with snow

    A Thousand Gates accented with snow

  • An atmosphere like a completely different world

    An atmosphere like a completely different world

  • Pictures on the ceiling of the worship hall

    Pictures on the ceiling of the worship hall

  • The worship hall is at the top of the stairs

    The worship hall is at the top of the stairs

  • The grand gate. In the rear, there is a worship hall

    The grand gate. In the rear, there is a worship hall

Reviews

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  • 楊雅雯
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    Takayama Inari Shrine is famous for its spectacular Senbon Torii. Although it’s relatively inconvenient to get to, if you’re not driving, you’ll need to take a bus and then walk for about 40 minutes, or take a taxi for about 5 minutes. But it’s definitely worth making a special trip! The vermilion torii gates stretch on and on, creating a dreamlike scene, and during cherry blossom season, they’re incredibly beautiful. Even if you visit outside the flowering season, it’s still impressive, and there are relatively few international tourists, so you can leisurely enjoy the tranquility and beautiful scenery.

  • 陳美娟
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    The biggest difference from the Inari Shrine in Kyoto is that here, the beautiful snowy scenery covers the bright red torii gates. The contrast of red and white makes it even more stunning.

Details

Name in Japanese
高山稲荷神社
Postal Code
038-3305
Address
147-1 Washinosawa, Ushigatacho, Tsugaru City, Aomori
Telephone
0173-56-2015
Closed
Open every day
Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm　*Varies depending on the season.
Admission
Free
Directions
1) From JR Goshogawara Station, ride the City Bus and get off at Takayama Jinja Iriguchi Stop, and ride a taxi for 5min. or walk about an hour.
2) From Tsugaru Expressway, Goshogawara-kita Interchange, drive 30 min.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa