Taikodani Inari Shrine

Taikutsu Valley Inari Shrine is one of Japan's Five Great Inari Shrines, located in Tsuwano Town. The shrine grounds feature a beautiful "Senbon Torii" gate, similar to that of Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, with vivid color contrasts visible even from a distance. Additionally, climbing the approximately 300-meter long stone staircase to reach the shrine creates a mystical atmosphere. Taikutsu Valley Inari Shrine offers various blessings for this life, such as bountiful harvests, prosperous business, and wish fulfillment, attracting many visitors. The shrine's "Goshuin" stamp book is also popular, and there are other stamp-collecting spots in the surrounding area. It's a must-visit spot when sightseeing in Tsuwano.

The Taiko Valley Inari Shrine holds a spring festival every year from April to the third Saturday of November. Many visitors come to pray for a bountiful harvest, prosperous business, and the fulfillment of their wishes. During the festival, food stalls line the streets of Tonomachi and Honmachi, creating a lively atmosphere. In addition, there are many historical buildings and other shrines and temples in the area that retain the atmosphere of Tsuwano's castle town, making it an ideal place for collecting shrine stamps. As the spring festival is particularly crowded, it is recommended to visit early.

At Taikokudani Inari Shrine, there are powerful charms and power spots said to make lost items reappear. It's recommended to explore the grounds while searching for them. In addition, the shrine's stamp book is popular, and there are many stamp-collecting spots in the surrounding area. There are also many tourist spots in Tsuwano near Taikokudani Inari Shrine, so you can enjoy yourself all day long. It's also recommended for anime and movie pilgrimage, as Taikokudani Inari Shrine is one of the three shrines and temples in Shimane Prefecture associated with anime and movies. When you visit, try to find the powerful charms and power spots.

Around Taikodani Inari Shrine, there are numerous historical buildings that retain the atmosphere of Tsuwano's castle town, as well as other shrines and temples. You can also enjoy collecting goshuin, or temple and shrine stamps. In addition, the "Tsuwano Town Tourist Map" introduces tourist spots both inside and outside of Tsuwano. There is enough to enjoy just around Taikodani Inari Shrine, so you can spend the whole day sightseeing. When you visit, be sure to check out the surrounding tourist spots as well.

There are many parking lots around Taikokudani Inari Shrine. When visiting by car, it's recommended to check the parking information in advance on the "Tsuwano Town Tourist Map". Additionally, the "Shimane Prefecture Drive Map" introduces driving courses within Shimane Prefecture. As there is plenty to enjoy around Taikokudani Inari Shrine alone, you can also sightsee while driving. When you visit, be sure to check out the driving courses as well.