About
Tanuki are shapeshifting tricksters in Japanese folklore, associated with luck, wealth, and mischief. Local potters began placing ceramic tanuki as offerings, and the numbers spiraled out of control. Today, the shrine feels like a prank pulled by folklore itself-playful, absurd, and unforgettable.
Why go
- Feels like a prank pulled by folklore itself
- Playful, absurd, and unforgettable
Must try
- Tanuki painting experience
- Create your own original tanuki
- Buy a tanuki souvenir
Pro tips
- Easy day trip from kyoto
- Prepare with a portable battery
- Book pottery or dining in advance
Good to know
- Can feel like a large group processing system
- Food can be cold and impersonal
- Prices are tourist prices
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Rating
3.4 / 5 (1802 reviews)
Phone: +81 748-83-0126