Fox Temple of Akasaka in June

My in-depth photo study of this unique temple continues

Larry Knipfing Jul 18, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>What an interesting combination - a fox and a dragon - at Toyokawa Inari Temple, Akasaka</p>

<p>These dragons guard the water basin at Toyokawa Inari Temple, Akasaka</p>

<p>Fox tablets during the Year of the Horse</p>

<p>Torii gate at Toyokawa Inari Temple, Akasaka</p>

<p>A majestic fox at Toyokawa Inari Temple, Akasaka</p>

<p>A brave fox at Toyokawa Inari Temple, Akasaka</p>

<p>The foxes are often in pairs, perhaps denoting teamwork?</p>

<p>Beautiful foxes at Toyokawa Inari Temple, Akasaka</p>

<p>There are other statues besides foxes here, as well</p>

Toyokawa Inari Temple near Akasakamitsuke (Ginza & Marunouchi Subway Lines) is a truly fascinating place to visit. I can't help going back again and again, always finding something new and interesting there each season.

The key point are the fox statues, of which there are hundreds, in every shape and size. Foxes in Japan are admired for being cunning, so hopefully some of that will rub off on me since I visit so often...right?!

Toyokawa Inari Temple

Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...