In 1773, the lord of the Tsuwano domain built Inari Shrine on the peak of Taihokudani, which is located at the devil’s gate of Sanbommatsu Castle (Tsuwano Castle), for the sake of the safety of the domain and the people of the domain. It is commonly known as “Tsuwano’s Inari-san.
The shrine was revered by successive feudal lords and only the feudal lords were allowed to visit the shrine, but after the abolition of the feudal domain, common people were allowed to visit the shrine.
The main approach to the shrine has 263 stone steps, and approximately 1,000 torii gates dedicated to the shrine form a long tunnel.
The shrine pavilion (now Motomiya) was built in 1923, and the new worship and main shrines were constructed in 1969, when the shrine was relocated to a new location. The old shrine pavilion still exists as Motomiya, and is dedicated to a branch spirit.
“Inari” is usually written as “Inari,” but “Inari” is written as “Inari” after the “Sei” of “wish fulfillment.
“Inari” is also believed to be a god of prosperity and good fortune, and hundreds of thousands of people visit the shrine every New Year’s to pay their first visit to the shrine. The view of the town of Tsuwano from the temple grounds is spectacular, stretching out like a box garden.
Free of charge
30 min. walk from Tsuwano Station on the JR Yamaguchi Line. 15 min. walk from the approach to the torii gate to the main shrine.