29 Gokamachi, Fukuoka, Ninohe, Iwate Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Nokou Inari Shrine, established in 801, is located on a hill near Kunohe Castle Ruins in Ninohe. The shrine features a striking red torii gate at the entrance, leading to the main hall nestled on the mountainside. The shrine grounds also house the preserved Kayasha building of a former school, the Kujo Masazane Shrine, and the Soma Daisaku Shrine. Nearby, visitors can explore the Fukuoka villa of Dr. Aitatsu Inakadate, a pioneer of Japanese physics. Visit during the day to explore the shrine and its historical surroundings.