Schedule stops and timing are subject to change with or without notice. In case of traffic congestion or any other reasons that affect the tour schedule, the staying time at each sightseeing spot will be shortened and arrival time will be delayed.
Please do not forget and leave any personal belongings on the car after the tour.
In the event of cancellation due to rain or inclement weather, participants will be informed by 3:00 PM on the day of the event.
We highly recommend you join the Fox Wedding Night (Kitsune Yomeiri procession ).
Participation is limited to only 2 people per day and is available only on weekends!
The night visit transforms Yutoku Inari Shrine into a sacred and mystical world with beautiful illumination. The atmosphere is quiet, solemn, and enchanting, distinct from daytime. The "Fox's Wedding" (Kitsune no Yomeiri) theme, with lanterns creating a foxfire ambiance, makes this an unforgettable experience, leaving precious memories of your trip to Japan.
Yutoku Inari Shrine is typically accessed by bus or taxi from Hizen-Kashima Station. From major cities like Fukuoka (Hakata Station), you can take a JR Limited Express train to Hizen-Kashima, then transfer to a local bus heading towards Yutoku Inari Shrine. Checking current bus schedules and routes in advance is recommended for a smooth journey.
For the Yutoku Inari Shrine Fox Wedding Night experience, visitors typically spend 1 to 2 hours. This allows ample time to stroll through the beautifully illuminated shrine grounds, enjoy the mystical ambiance created by the lanterns, explore the traditional approach, and fully immerse in the enchanting "Fox's Wedding" theme.
Yutoku Inari Shrine is recognized as one of Japan’s three major Inari shrines. Its main highlights include the vibrant vermillion structures that climb the hillside, a distinctive setting over a valley, and the magical light-up event every autumn. This special event, themed around "The Fox's Wedding," illuminates the shrine precincts and its traditional approach, creating a solemn and enchanting atmosphere.
The 'Fox Wedding Night' event at Yutoku Inari Shrine is held specifically every autumn. This season is the best time to experience the magical light-up, as the lanterns and thematic decorations are specially arranged to create the mystical foxfire ambiance, making for a truly unique and enchanting nighttime visit.
At Mifuneyama Rakuen's Forest of Environmental Art, visitors can explore a unique space where nature and artistic creativity seamlessly blend. The area is renowned for its ever-changing beautiful scenery across all four seasons. You can enjoy leisurely walks through scenic forests, admire pristine lakes, and view majestic mountains, all while immersing yourself in environmental art.
During the illuminated visit to Yutoku Inari Shrine, you can expect a profoundly sacred and mystical atmosphere. The beautiful lights transform the surroundings into a quiet, solemn, and enchanting world, distinctly different from a daytime visit. This ambiance, reminiscent of foxfire, evokes a sense of ancient wonder and creates a truly unforgettable experience.
Yes, participants in the Yutoku Inari Shrine 'Fox Wedding Night' experience can indeed take home a special souvenir. Each visitor receives a unique fox mask as a keepsake, allowing them to cherish a tangible memory of the magical and enchanting evening spent at the illuminated shrine and its unique 'Fox's Wedding' theme.