Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Annex — Attraction in Tokyo

This was my favorite shrine I visited on my most recent trip to Japan. Not only is it a beautiful gem tucked into a neighborhood, but it’s very foreigner friendly too.

Some signs are in both Japanese and English, helping visitors know what’s going on and what each part of the shrine means.

There is also a great digital interactive sign that you can use, and it translates for you, so I was able to understand the different amulets the stand was selling, so I could finally buy something in confidence.

Everyone here is so welcoming and kind. One woman even stopped us and showed us how to do some of the cleansing motions and encouraged us to go inside the actual shrine building.

A must visit if you’re wanting to experience...

There is so much amazing treasure packed into this urban location. I found this place to be incredibly warm and positive. The worshipers who were there were quite sincere in giving appreciation to their gods and guiding spirits. It was quite moving for me. I wish I knew more about the rituals being performed but I didn’t need to think too much about it. I just went with the flow and gave thanks along the way. Thank you for offering such a wonderful sanctuary in the middle of...

This is a branch temple of Toyokawa-Inari whose grand temple is located in Aichi-pref. Interestingly even though there's a TORII-gate (shrine gate), this is obviously not a shrine but a temple. Inari is a symbol of Japanese god shaped fox praying for fertility, crops, or so forth. Many artists and celebrities tend to visit this temple to pray for their success. It will give you some good luck especially...