Shiwa Inari Shrine
志和稲荷神社
Iwate · Shiwa
Inari Commerce
Taikodani Inari Shrine
太皷谷稲成神社
/ Taikodani Inari Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
Set on a hillside above the picturesque castle town of Tsuwano, this shrine is reached via a tunnel of approximately 1,000 vermilion torii gates. It is counted among the Five Great Inari Shrines of Japan and the only Inari shrine that writes its name with the kanji for 'success' (成) rather than the usual 'prosperity' (荷).
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1773 [安永2年]
One of the Five Great Inari Shrines of Japan.
📄
Documented
1773 Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Deity of rice, agriculture, foxes, fertility, commerce, and industry
Blessings
Shrine Network
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Did You Know?
💡
The only Inari shrine in Japan that uses the character 成 (accomplishment) instead of 荷 (cargo) in its name.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.4700, 131.7700
Physical Address
409 Ushiroda, Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi-gun, Shimane 699-5605
〒699-5605 島根県鹿足郡津和野町後田409
Historical Province
Izumo / Iwami / Oki
Access
Tsuwano Station (JR Yamaguchi Line)
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Best Times to Visit
Autumn (foliage along torii tunnel)
Official Website
https://taikodani.jp/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
A tunnel of 1,000 vermilion torii gates above a historic castle town — one of Japan's Five Great Inari Shrines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Taikodani Inari Shrine?
Set on a hillside above the picturesque castle town of Tsuwano, this shrine is reached via a tunnel of approximately 1,000 vermilion torii gates. It is counted among the Five Great Inari Shrines of Japan and the only Inari shrine that writes its name with the kanji for 'success' (成) rather than the usual 'prosperity' (荷).
Where is Taikodani Inari Shrine located?
Taikodani Inari Shrine is located in Tsuwano, Shimane. The full address is: 409 Ushiroda, Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi-gun, Shimane 699-5605.
What deities are enshrined at Taikodani Inari Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Ukanomitama no Kami.