[Aomori Prefecture] What is the sight of “Senbon Torii” where the vermilion torii gates go on forever?

When we think of Inari shrines, the red torii gates are impressive, but the vermilion Senbon torii gates at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture at the northern tip of Honshu are the highlight. In Aomori Prefecture, where there is a lot of snow, the sight of vermilion torii gates stretching forever in a garden covered in white snow creates a mystical atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in another world.

It looks like a landscape that invites you somewhere, and is definitely worth a visit. I feel it has a mysterious power, so I would like to introduce it to you.

What is Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture?

Takayama Inari Shrine, located in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture, is an Inari Shrine that was built from Kamakura to Muromachi, although its exact date is unknown. It is said that Inari Shrine flourished as Inari worship became popular during the Edo period.

Uta no Mitama no Mikoto, the god of agriculture who brings good harvests, the protector of food, clothing, shelter, and prosperity; Satahiko no Mikoto, the god of path-opening; Japanese music for the home; entertainment. It enshrines the god Omiya Noume no Mikoto.

Takayama Inari Shrine is the guardian deity of the sea, built on a hill near the Sea of ​​Japan.

Takayama Inari Shrine is located on a hill near the Sea of ​​Japan. It is an old and venerable Inari shrine that has been loved in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture as a guardian deity of the sea.

First of all, when you arrive at Takayama Inari Shrine, you will be greeted by the large torii gate, and from there the spacious grounds continue. You can go past the Sanshuden to the next torii gate and pass through several torii gates while climbing the stairs.

Also, you won't want to miss the various small Inari shrines scattered along the way.

The mysterious undulating Senbon Torii gate looks like a dragon climbing up.

Then, if you go to the left, you will see the worship hall and Sanno Shrine, and if you continue climbing further, you will see Ryujingu Shrine, which is surrounded by a pond. Dragons have been respected since ancient times as the god of water, and Ryujingu Shrine is built surrounded by a pond. He is also worshiped as the god of agriculture.

And finally, a thousand torii gates wind around the pond from the Ryujingu Shrine. The vivid red 1000 torii gates leading from Ryujingu Shrine are mysterious as they look like a dragon climbing up. The way it undulates and undulates while being on a slightly higher ground probably gives it that feeling.

The reason why it looks like a dragon is climbing is due to the terrain being on a high ground, but it is a powerful view.

There are actually about 200 torii gates, but they go up and down the beautiful garden along the pond, and worshipers pass through them to climb up.

Finally, there is Shinmeisha Shrine at the end of the climb, and the view from there looks like a dragon, making it a mysterious sight.

After climbing the torii gate, you will be greeted by a line of foxes at Shinmei Shrine.

At the Shinmeisha shrine we climbed, it was impressive to see so many foxes enshrined in a row. There are many foxes, all of them lined up with different expressions.

This fox is said to be popular because it eats the mice that cause damage by eating away at the rice plants from early spring. A memorial service is held to enshrine the fox, so it would be a good idea to pay your respects.

Takayama Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine where you can enjoy the colors of the four seasons.

We introduced the Senbon Torii of Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture. The Senbon Torii gates of Takayama Inari Shrine can be enjoyed with cherry blossoms in the spring, hydrangeas in the early summer, the colors of the trees in the fall, and snow in the winter.

In particular, the Senbon Torii gates, which can be enjoyed with cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and snow, are so colorful that they look like something out of a picture book. You can enjoy it even if you visit in various seasons.

To get to Takayama Inari Shrine, take the Konan Bus Kodomari Line (via Juso) from JR East Gono Line's Goshogawara Station for 40 minutes, get off at Takayama Shrine Iriguchi, and take a taxi for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, it is 30 minutes by car from Goshogawara Station on the JR Gono Line.

We also recommend experiencing the impressive scenery and receiving power from the dragon-like 1,000 torii gates.

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