Last Updated: Aug 4, 2023
Aichi’s Toyokawa Inari
One of Japan’s Three Great Sanctums
These days, just about everyone under the sun knows of Kyoto’s eternally popular Fushimi Inari Taisha. With its endless series of vermilion torii gates, a shot at this location for the Gram is basically a must do when visiting Japan’s former capital. Alas, though all under the sun may now be aware of this shrine, fewer folks know that Fushimi Inari Taisha is actually part of a trifecta of sites that pay homage to the deity, Inari. Seeing as I’ve already covered Saga Prefecture’s contribution to the set in another article, I want to complete the trio of foxy sanctums with today’s post by introducing Toyokawa Inari.
Haven’t heard of Toyokawa Inari before? Don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone. Located down in Aichi Prefecture, most foreign visitors to Japan sadly opt to skip over this stretch of the country en route to Kyoto and Osaka. This is a real shame as Central Japan is jam packed full of history and attractions. Moreover, many of these draws are easily accessible by those with JR Rail Passes who can hop on and off the bullet trains at will. Seeing as you can’t ride the Nozomi super-express anyway, why not make a pit stop for an allure like Toyokawa Inari before continuing on to Kansai?
