＜Takayama Inari Shrine＞The Vermilion Path Connecting Gods and People:

The Vermilion Path Connecting Gods and People: "Senbon Torii"

Located in Tsugaru, this revered shrine is dedicated to the deities of abundant harvests, maritime safety, and prosperous business, with 2026 marking the Year of the Horse, a zodiac year closely associated with the Inari deity. The "Senbon Torii" offering tradition, begun in 1980, has grown to more than 270 torii gates following renovations carried out as part of the Reiwa Imperial Accession commemorative project. Seasonal scenery created by the rows of vermilion torii and surrounding nature continues to draw visitors throughout the year, while hydrangeas and water lilies from June to July add cool tones across the shrine grounds. Overnight stays are also available at the Sanshuden hall for worshippers receiving prayer services.

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"Water Omikuji" Revealing Fortunes as the Paper Grows Wet

Once a year, during the "Spring Grand Festival," the "Kamiura Festival" inspires the offering of "Mizu Mikuji" in front of "Ryujin-gu," located beside Ryujin Pond. When the fortune slip is dipped into the sacred water flowing from the dragon’s mouth, the text appears, allowing fortunes to be read for health, work, studies, relationships, matchmaking, competition, and financial luck.

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Seasonal Goshuin and Shrine Amulets Available

Distinctive shrine amulets and votive items inspired by Takayama Inari Shrine include the seasonal "Summer Kirie Goshuin" featuring layered imagery of the Senbon Torii and hydrangeas, the delicate lace-accented "Shiki Mamori" charms, and vivid vermilion "Torii Ema" plaques. Special amulets commemorating the Year of the Horse, a zodiac year closely connected to the Inari deity, are also available.

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Rest Area for a Quiet, Refreshing Break

As an unusual shrine, the "Senbon Torii" can be viewed from above, and many visitors climb to "Shinmeigu Shrine" to take in the sweeping view. A rest area beside the shrine office offers a place to pause and light refreshments. The specialty "Takayama Manju," generously filled with sweet bean paste, offers a gentle sweetness from brown sugar and a simple, traditional flavor.