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Toyokawa Inari
A guide for visitors from overseas. Toyokawa Inari (officially Myogonji Temple) is a Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Aichi Prefecture, welcoming worshippers from across Japan and around the world.
About
Toyokawa Inari is the popular name of Myogonji, a Soto Zen temple founded in 1441. It is widely known as one of Japan's most revered Inari sites. The temple enshrines its guardian deity, and is visited by many people who pray for business prosperity, family safety, and good fortune.
A Zen Temple
Despite the name "Inari," this is a Buddhist temple of the Soto Zen school, not a Shinto shrine.
Long History
Founded in 1441, the temple has been a place of prayer for nearly six centuries.
Prayers & Wishes
Many visitors come to pray for business success, safe travel, and the well-being of their families.
Visitor Information
Temple grounds
Open daily, 5:00–18:00 (main gate opening hours). The Main Hall, Oku-no-in and Mando are open 7:30–15:30.
Office / Phone reception
9:00–17:00
Prayer (Kito) reception
Prayers are offered daily. Please apply at the reception desk on the grounds.
Admission
Free for general worship. Fees may apply for special openings or designated areas.
Address
1 Toyokawa-cho, Toyokawa City, Aichi 442-8538, Japan
Main Areas
Main Hall (Hondo)
The central hall for worship. Please offer your prayers quietly and respectfully.
Reikozuka (Fox Statue Mound)
A distinctive area lined with many stone fox statues, dedicated by worshippers over the years.
Amulets & Goshuin
Amulets (omamori) and the goshuin seal stamp are available at the temple reception.
Etiquette
Bow lightly before passing through the temple gate, and keep your voice low on the grounds.
When praying at the Main Hall, offer a coin, put your hands together quietly, and bow. (As this is a Zen temple, please avoid clapping your hands.)
Photography may be restricted in some areas. Please follow the posted signs and staff instructions.
Please take your trash home with you to help keep the temple grounds clean.
Access
Train
About a 5-minute walk from Toyokawa Station (JR Iida Line) or Toyokawainari Station (Meitetsu Toyokawa Line).
Car
About 10 minutes from Toyokawa IC on the Tomei Expressway.
Address
1 Toyokawa-cho, Toyokawa City, Aichi 442-8538, Japan
Contact
Phone
+81-533-85-2030 (Reception 9:00–17:00, Japanese only)
Address
1 Toyokawa-cho, Toyokawa City, Aichi 442-8538, Japan
Guidebook
Download the English guidebook (PDF) for a detailed map and information on the temple grounds.
七十二年ぶりの
御開帳
令和八年
開催期間：令和8年 11月1日（日）〜11月23日（月・祝）
七十二年ぶりに執り行われる、豊川稲荷の特別な御開帳。
御開帳の意味や見どころ、ご参拝前に知っておきたい基本情報をご案内します。
開催期間：令和8年 11月1日（日）〜11月23日（月・祝）
七十二年ぶりに執り行われる、豊川稲荷の
特別な御開帳。
御開帳の意味や見どころ、ご参拝前に知っ
ておきたい基本情報をご案内します。
曹洞宗 妙嚴寺
〒442-8538
愛知県豊川市豊川町1番地
TEL 0533-85-2030／FAX 0533-83-0887
祈祷予約専用FAX 0533-85-2090（団体のみ）
電話受付 9:00〜17:00
© Toyokawa Inari. All Rights Reserved.
曹洞宗 妙嚴寺
〒442-8538
愛知県豊川市豊川町1番地
TEL 0533-85-2030／FAX 0533-83-0887
祈祷予約専用FAX 0533-85-2090（団体のみ）
電話受付 9:00〜17:00
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