Journeys in Japan

Season 1, Episode 10

Episode Title: Toyokawa, Aichi

Air Date: 2010-05-25

Overview:

In this week's journeys in japan, we visit the Toyokawa Inari in Aichi Prefecture, one of the largest Inari temples in Japan. Many of temples and shrines are protected by special guardian deities which is foxes. The animals are also believed to be messengers of the gods. Such temples and shrines are called Inari. (Excerpt)