An Illustrated Japan / Aichi / Townscape & Scenery
Toyokawa Inari in Aichi – The Reiko-zuka (Fox Mound), lined with thousands of stone fox statues, has become popular on international social media for its mystical, photogenic atmosphere. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.