Toyokawa Inari

The temple complex spans 1,272 hectares with stone fox statues scattered throughout the grounds and multiple prayer halls among old growth trees.

Founded in 1441 by monk Tokai Geki, the temple received visits from military leaders Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi seeking victory blessings.

The temple merges Buddhist and Shinto traditions, with a main hall constructed from zelkova trees rising 30 meters and incorporating architectural elements from both religions.

Five million annual visitors arrive at the temple, with peak attendance during New Year celebrations and three major festivals in May, August, and November.

The Reiko-Zuka hill features hundreds of red-bibbed stone foxes acting as divine messengers, while the temple houses a National Cultural Asset Jizo Bodhisattva statue.

Location: Toyokawa-chō

Inception: January 3, 1442

Fee: No

Part of: 東海三十六不動尊霊場, Tōkai Hundred Kannon, 三河新四国八十八ヶ所霊場

Address: 愛知県豊川市豊川町1番地

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +81533852030

Website: https://toyokawainari.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.82452,137.39201

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57