Overview
Toyokawa Inari Shuuki Reitaisai, Toyokawa Inari Autumn Grand Festival AKA Chinza-Sai is a Reitaisai, the most important event of a Shrine, in this case, Toyokawa Inari located in the city of Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture.
The festival is famous for the lanterns parade which includes the １０-meter tall huge lantern and mikoshi (portable shrine), as well as the selected children processions called ” Chigo Gyuretsu“.
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History
Toyokawa Inari was founded in 1441 by a Buddhist priest named Tōkai Gieki, whose distance predecessor, Kangan Giinhad studied Tantric Buddhism in Song Dynasty, China.
Religious Background
Buddhism and Shinto
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Date
November 22nd and 23rd
Dates and functions are subject to change without notice. Be sure to check the latest information in advance.
Location
Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture
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