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Toyokawa Inari
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Toyokawa Inari

豊川稲荷

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愛知県豊川市豊川町1番地
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History

Tokai Gieki founded Myogonji, commonly called Toyokawa Inari, as a Soto temple in 1441.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1441

    Foundation

    MuromachiRecorded event
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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map
  1. Main Prayer Hall

    The temple’s central prayer hall enshrines Toyokawa Dakini Shinten.

  2. Dharma Hall

    The rebuilt hall enshrines a principal image of Thousand-armed Kannon.

  3. Main Gate

    The present gate was rebuilt in 1884.

  4. Sanmon Gate

    Donated by Imagawa Yoshimoto in 1536, this is the temple’s oldest surviving building.

  5. Bell Tower

    The wooden bell tower was donated in 1937.

  6. Saisho Hall

    Completed in 1929, this cypress hall receives visiting groups.

  7. Manto Hall

    Also called the Zen Hall, this building dates to 1863.

  8. Kobo Hall

    This hall is dedicated to Kobo Daishi.

  9. Daikoku Hall

    Two figures known as the rubbing Daikoku stand outside this hall.

  10. Keiun Gate

    A former worship hall was moved here and made into this gate in 1930.

  11. Inner Sanctuary

    The former worship hall was moved here when the new main hall was completed.

  12. Fox Statue Grove

    Votive fox figures express thanks for fulfilled prayers.

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Access & etiquette

Hall viewing is suspended from 11 September through 31 October 2026 for preparations; the notice says precinct worship continues normally.

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