A remote worship hall (yohaijo) dedicated to Toyokawa Inari, allowing devotees to pray toward the main Toyokawa Inari shrine from a distance. These satellite worship locations were established to serve communities far from the principal shrine in Aichi Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Inari
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Toyokawa Dakini Shinten
- Kami enshrined
- Toyokawa Dakini Shinten
- Coordinates
- 34.8130751, 137.3157548
Visitor tip
Face toward the direction of the main Toyokawa Inari shrine when offering prayers at this remote worship hall.
Cultural notes
Toyokawa Inari, though technically a Buddhist temple (Sōtō Zen), is widely worshipped in Shinto fashion and is dedicated to Dakini Shinten, a protective deity associated with prosperity and good fortune.
Historical note
Yohaijo were traditionally established as remote worship sites where people could direct their prayers toward distant shrines or temples. This particular site serves as a spiritual connection point to Toyokawa Inari, one of Japan's most prominent Inari worship centers.