Takayama Inari Shrine its a magical hidden place. The access is very remote. If you are coming from Aomori, you have to take a bus from Aomori station to Goshogawara station (or you can get to Goshogawara by train) and then you have to take a bus from Goshogawara station (about one hour ride in local bus) to Takayama Inari Jinjya Iriguchi. From there you can either walk but its a 3.3 km walk (around 45 min walk), or you can take a taxi from Takayama Inari Jinjya mae. Once you get down the bus, there is a small taxi office at about 150 meters distance from the bus stop. Although access is not easy, this place is very spiritual and magical with wonderful view totally...
Read moreVeteran explorer of Shinto Shrines around Japan. This Shinto Shrine is one of the best values. We particularly liked the lack of visitors compared to many other Shinto Shrines in urban locations we have visited. We loved the walkway of hundreds of torii as well as the giant entrance torii we drove through. The drive to the shrine is through beautiful farms famous in particular for their melons. We visited this shrine, the Tachineputa museum in Goshogawara and the Blue Dragon Temple (Seiryu-ji) on the eastern outskirts of Aomori City. All highly...
Read moreThis is a local Shrine for the locals and it is very well maintained. The terrain is much easier for visitors to explore its wonderful serenity and picturesque environment. Access is available but primarily via private mobility transport. The way there is well sign-posted bus car. Judging from the size of its car park and amenities, it does accommodate up to some 100 visitors. With the crowd at Fushimi Inari Shrine, this is more private and spiritual place to visit and experience...
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