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Introducing Takayashiki Inari Shrine, a mystical power spot with a series of torii gates! [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

The row of red torii gates creates a mystical sight. This time, we will introduce Takayashiki Inari Shrine

Takayashiki Inari Shrine is not only a beautiful sight, but also an exceptional power spot with miraculous powers. If you are touring power spots, be sure to check it out.

Look for the row of torii gates! Takayashiki Inari Shrine, a power spot in the mountains

Takayashiki Inari Shrine a shrine that has protected the prosperity of this area since ancient times .

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

What catches your eye is the row of torii gates that suddenly appear in the tranquil scenery of the Koriyama Eastern Wide Area Agricultural Road, so anyone passing by without knowing about them will likely take a second look.

There are about 100 of these impressive torii gates. They are votive torii gates, and each one has the name of the donor engraved on it. 100 may seem like a lot, but before the war, there were an astonishing 4,000 torii gates stretching all the way to Maiki Station. You can really feel the deep faith that the local community had.

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

When you actually walk through the torii gate, the combination of the rural mountain scenery and the red torii gate creates a fantastical atmosphere.

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

There are two approaches to the shrine, Omotesando and Higashi-sando, and Higashi-sando is drivable by car. Driving through the torii gates is a rare experience. (Higashi-sando is only accessible uphill.)

What kind of space awaits you once you pass through the series of torii gates? Be sure to visit with all your heart and soul.

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3 attractive points of Takayashiki Inari Shrine

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

Takayashiki Inari Shrine has an impressive torii gate, but that's not all it has to offer. We'll introduce three of Takayashiki Inari Shrine's charming points.

A calm atmosphere in harmony with nature

The most distinctive feature of Takayashiki Inari Shrine is its tranquil atmosphere.

This shrine is located in the natural surroundings of Satoyama, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet close to the everyday lives of people. It is quiet, but strangely, you don't feel lonely. There are fields all around, and you can get a panoramic view of them from the temple grounds. Along with the sounds of insects and wild birdsong, you can occasionally hear the sound of a "cock-a-doodle-doo." The sounds of the silkie chickens that are allowed to roam freely within the temple grounds are incredibly tranquil.

The shrine office also has a very open atmosphere, and you can hear the voices of visitors and neighbors chatting happily with the chief priests. Rather than the typical image of a shrine or temple, it feels more like a local living room. It's a calm place with a relaxed atmosphere.

A miraculous power spot

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

Takayashiki Inari Shrine is not only tranquil, but is also famous as a miraculous power spot where a branch of the spirit of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto was enshrined.

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

The enshrined deities are Ukanomitama no Mikoto , Sarutahiko no Mikoto, the god of road opening and traffic safety, Amenouzume no Mikoto , the god of music, performing arts, and the repose of souls. Many worshippers come from within and outside the prefecture all year round, with wishes they want to come true.

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

The main hall has a solemn atmosphere, allowing you to worship with a calm mind.

Byakukosha

White Fox Shrine , which enshrines the spirit of a divine fox (white fox) that serves as a messenger for the god Inari . You can also write your wishes on the wishing fox and offer it as an offering.

Sacred stone

a sacred stone behind the main shrine . It is said that it will grant your wishes and make them come true, and you can even touch it while praying. Its appearance, which evokes the feeling of timelessness, is truly majestic.

Improve your luck with a variety of charms and fortune slips

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

At Takayashiki Inari Shrine, you can receive various prayers, stamp books, and amulets. Don't miss out on the items that will bring you good fortune, whether it's for academic success, business, or family safety.

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

In the tent set up in front of the shrine, there was a wide variety of fortune slips on offer. In addition to the standard fortune slips, there were also ones with mascots and ones for children, so the variety was astonishing. The tent was also furnished with chairs, magazines, children's toys, tea made with well water, and other items for relaxation, showing the warmth of the place.

There are many attractive spots in the surrounding area

Takayashiki Inari Shrine

Located about a 15-minute drive from JR Koriyama Station, Takayashiki Inari Shrine is located in a tranquil corner of the countryside, but one of its charms is that it is actually surrounded by many noteworthy spots.

All of these shrines are located within a five-minute drive from Takayashiki Inari Shrine. If you're coming from afar to worship, it's great to be able to enjoy sightseeing at the same time.

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we introduced Takayashiki Inari Shrine, a power spot in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

Takayashiki Inari Shrine is impressive with its row of red torii gates. Not only does the fantastic scenery make for great photos, but it is also famous as one of the city's most powerful spots, known for its miraculous powers. If you're in the area, why not pay it a visit?

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