For Japan’s fourth-largest cityNagoya, Taiwanese people may not be all that familiar. When you mention Nagoya, images like Nagoya Castle, chicken wings, and eel rice might come to mind. But once you actually visit, you’ll discover there’s so much more to explore and eat in Nagoya than you’d ever imagined. Stay tuned as our beauty editors introduce more must-visit spots in Nagoya—coming soon~
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First up, we’d like to recommendthe Inu Shrine, a must-visit for the Year of the Dog—it’s currently the only shrine in Japan dedicated to dogs.The entrance features a signature dog statue, along with a series of unique dog omamori (protective charms) and ema (votive plaques)that are sure to excite any dog lover. (laughs)
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As for the legend of the Inu Shrine, aside from the fact that “inu” is the Japanese word for dog, it’s said that in ancient times the area was known for its bountiful rice harvests but often suffered from devastating floods. One day, a wandering monk passed through the village and was warmly hosted by the locals. In gratitude, he erected a gohei (ritual wooden wand) to pray for the village’s protection—and ever since, the floods stopped. Naturally, villagers were curious about what was hidden within the gohei,and when they opened it, they found a painting of a dog with the characters for “King of Dogs” written above it—and that’s how the Inu Shrine came to be.
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Regardless of the story’s credibility, the dog statue alone is worth taking tons of photos of. But there’s even more fun to be had—thedog luck charm figurines!Each one costs just 300 yen. Just toss in a coin and pick your favorite dog figurine. The shrine staff will place a fortune slip inside, which you can then pull out and read.
Most people take them home as keepsakes, but some choose to leave their dog figurines next to the dog statue after reading their fortune—resulting in this adorable and impressive sight!
The Inu Shrine primarilyblesses safe childbirth and wards off misfortune, among other things, so there are plenty of related talismans. The common thread? They all feature dog motifs. Their cute designs left our beauty editors torn—they wanted to bring every single one home!
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Every dog charm is super cute and adorable?
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In addition, there are alsotwo dog-themed ema (votive plaques)for you to choose from. Write down your wishes and you can hang them up for blessings right away.
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There’s also a big dog design at the entrance of the Ema Hall too~
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This Inu Shrine, with a history of over a thousand years, not only boasts a rich cultural heritage but also offers many dog-related blessing items.The editor recommends that everyone visiting Nagoya must stop by for a prayer—it’ll bring you lots of good luck in the Year of the Dog!
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Attraction Info>>
Inu Shrine
Phone: 052-521-8800
Address: 2-12 Inaocho, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Official Website: inu-jinjya
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Source: Editor Bei Bei / Niu News
*All the above content is based on on-site interviews, photography, and reporting by the Niu News editors.
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