Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Annex

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 the culture.