Takayashiki Inari-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Takayashiki Inari-jinja is a small shrine in Kōriyama featuring a series of bright red torii gates forming a pathway up a gentle slope. The grounds are surrounded by green trees, with simple wooden structures, fox statues as messengers of Inari, free-roaming chickens, and a sacred stone that visitors touch for blessings.
The shrine has been part of the local Kōriyama community for many years, serving as a regular gathering place for locals. It embodies the continuous preservation of simple rituals and traditions that form part of daily communal life.
The shrine is dedicated to Inari, a deity in Shinto tradition associated with rice, agriculture, and prosperity. Visitors come here to offer thanks or ask for blessings related to harvest and good fortune.
The shrine grounds are free to visit and open daily year-round from morning until late afternoon. The walk takes only a short time since the area is small, but paths are easy to navigate and steps are gentle, making it accessible for most visitors.
The grounds are home to a family of free-roaming chickens that visitors can feed with rice, though the birds are curious and sometimes peck at hands. This unexpected animal encounter makes the visit a particularly entertaining and personal experience.
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