[2025 Nagoya Attraction] Travel Guide for Wakeoe Shrine (Updated Jul)

Wakoe Shrine (わけおえじんじゃ) in Nagoya has become one of the most popular shrines in recent years. Its appeal lies not only in its long history but also in its unique decorations, making it a favorite spot for travelers to take photos. This visit coincided with a sunny winter afternoon, with clear skies and sunlight illuminating the shrine's entrance adorned with colorful paper umbrellas, creating a dreamy scene. The Fusion of Paper Umbrellas and Japanese Aesthetics Upon entering the shrine, the most striking feature is the 'Paper Umbrella Tunnel' at the entrance. Numerous colorful Japanese umbrellas hang in front of the torii gate, with red, white, purple, and blue hues intermingling. Traditional Japanese patterns coexist with modern design, resembling a radiant art installation. Standing in the breeze, sunlight filters through the umbrellas, casting vibrant shadows, making one feel as if they are at a festival in the Edo period. Another highlight within the shrine is the paper umbrella wall, dominated by pink, blue, and purple tones. The umbrellas are adorned with cherry blossoms, maple leaves, and Japanese motifs, showcasing the beauty of the changing seasons. This area seems tailor-made for photography enthusiasts, providing a stunning backdrop for kimono, yukata, or everyday attire, capturing the essence of Japanese aesthetics. The Blessing of the Laughing Torii In addition to the paper umbrella decorations, Wakoe Shrine features a unique design - the 'Laughing Torii.' This torii gate is modeled after the traditional deity 'Okame Fukujin,' characterized by a wide, laughing mouth. Visitors pass through her mouth, symbolizing the swallowing of misfortune and the welcoming of happiness. Such torii gates are rare in Japan, inviting visitors to pause and appreciate its unique humor and cultural significance. The Charm of Wishes and Goshuin Although not as widely known as Atsuta Shrine, Wakoe Shrine is beloved for its unique methods of wish-making. The shrine offers various omamori and ema, with the 'Paper Umbrella Ema' aligning with the shrine's theme. Travelers can write their wishes on these small paper umbrella-shaped ema and hang them in the shrine's wish area, hoping for divine protection. Additionally, Wakoe Shrine's goshuin designs are exquisite, with limited editions released monthly, attracting many goshuin collectors. Conclusion: A Hidden Japanese Gem in the City Though tucked away in a corner of Nagoya, Wakoe Shrine attracts countless visitors with its unique paper umbrella decorations and Fukujin torii. For those who love photography, appreciate traditional Japanese aesthetics, or simply seek a tranquil shrine for worship, this is an unmissable destination. On your next visit to Nagoya, consider exploring this artistic shrine, experiencing the Japanese romance under the umbrellas, and adding a warm and unforgettable touch to your journey.

Just looking at the wind chimes, windmills, and rain-making dolls makes you feel refreshed. The colors change with the seasons, making this an exciting shrine you'll want to visit again and again.Not only does it look great, this shrine is also a historic shrine that appears in the Kojiki and was deeply revered by Oda, Toyotomi, and Tokugawa.It is a power spot where special spiritual powers are said to reside because pine trees symbolizing prosperity, such as three-needle pine and dragon god pine, grow naturally here.It is said to be blessed with: safety of the home, matchmaking, safe childbirth, prosperous business. ‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥‥ ☑︎Recommended points・Among the wide variety of fortune-telling slips, the most popular is the amulet with a carp on a fishing rod, which symbolizes a year of peace and prosperity (¥300).・There are also plenty of colorful goshuin and amulets! The skeleton goshuin and lace amulets were cute.Fox masks and Japanese umbrellas are available to borrow.If you take videos or live photos, you can capture the sight and cool sound of the wind chimes fluttering in the wind👍🏻Wakeoe ShrineAddress: 4-14-14 Yasui, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi PrefectureOpening hours: FreeGift booth: 9:00-17:00Washrooms: YesParking: Free for approximately 10 carsTrain: Just under 20 minutes walk northwest from Exit 1 of Kamiiida Station on the Meitetsu Komaki LineBus: Take Meieki Line 13 to Kamiiida and get off at Kanadamachi 5-chome, then walk for 3 minutes. ☑︎Useful information [Limited time illumination] 7/20.21 18:00-21:00 Please check the website for the monthly event dates You can also check the monthly Goshuin stamps ... #Aichitourism #Domestictrip #Travelwithme #0yentrip

Although it is small, this shrine is the one that puts the most effort into making the shrine photogenic in Aichi! Today, I would like to introduce "Wakekoe Shrine" in Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Can you read it? Lol I couldn't read it, right? This is pronounced "Wakekoe"📝 As you can see in the picture, this shrine is decorated with Japanese umbrellas, and this June there is a hydrangea flower water fountain, a wind chime tunnel, a teru teru bozu tunnel, and many other photogenic decorations✨ The grounds are not large, so it is packed with photogenic things, and you can take pictures quickly, so it is a great value for time!! First of all, it is free😍😍 It's great to be able to take photogenic photos for free✨ It's difficult to get there without a car, so that's the only drawback, but if you can't drive, get someone who can drive to take you there! If you have children with you, you can take photos with the Japanese umbrellas that are low to the ground 📸 It's also lit up at night ✨ Please visit this photogenic shrine during the hydrangea season 🚗💨 ~ ...

I went to "Bekkoe Shrine" in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ I went to this shrine to take good photos, so I went to take photos rather than to worship (*≧m≦*) hehehe I wanted to take a photo of Shinobi-chan and me in the precincts decorated with Japanese umbrellas, but there were too many worshippers, so I gave up (｡-_-｡) I took the photo from a little distance Σp📷ω･´)(continuous shooting) Since I was there, I also worshiped (｡>人<) 🏍Bekkoe Shrine🏍 Address: 4-14-14 Yasui, Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 #Aichi trip #Touring #Touring trip #Aichi #Aichi Prefecture #Aichi Prefecture tourism #Aichi tourism #Bekkoe Shrine

Spot: Wakeoe Shrine Address: 4-14-14 Yasui, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 462-0023 There is a shrine in Nagoya that is popular for its gorgeous Japanese umbrellas and colorful goshuin stamps. Wakeoe Shrine is a shrine in Kita-ku, Nagoya. It is also listed in the Engishiki Shinmeicho, a book compiled during the Heian period. A female priest came up with various methods to attract people, hoping to make the younger generation feel closer to shrines, and the number of visitors has increased dramatically from a dozen or so a month to 1,000-2,000 now. #NagoyaTrip #CoupleTrip

Betsukoe Shrine in Kita-ku, Nagoya It's a small shrine in a residential area that could be found anywhere, but as far as I know, it has the most gorgeous goshuin stamps. This shrine is famous among people who collect goshuin stamps, but it's also decorated in an Instagram-worthy way to attract young people. Monthly goshuin stamp information is posted on the website, and real-time waiting times are also listed, so be sure to check it out before you go. 4-14-14 Yasui, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

📍Biekoe Shrine🎎 If you love taking photos📸📷, you must go to this Biexiaojiang Shrine! ! 👍👍 Super invincible photo, lace royal hand 🧧 is very special The small paper umbrellas are very atmospheric, and there are fox masks to play with. But you have to plan your journey carefully. I took a bus from Nagoya Station, but there are not many buses. You can also take the subway, but it's a long way to go. 📍Spicy Miso Ramen Fukuro Main Store After visiting the Betsu-oe Shrine, you must try this spicy miso ramen, it's super delicious! Super delicious! Super delicious! Say it three times😋😋😋 I waited for 10 to 15 minutes that day, but it was worth it! You go in and order your food at the machine on the left, and then the lady boss will come to confirm the spiciness and whether there are any taboos on certain flavors. It’s a very approachable little shop, and most importantly, it’s delicious! ! ! Day 1 05:40 uber+MRT➙ Nagoya Airport➙ Chubu International Airport➙ Hotel (Convoy Hotel Nagoya Meiya Station South)➙ Hitokchi Gyoza Store Nagoya Station Main Store➙ AEON STYLE Nagoya Noritake➙ Tsutaya Bookstore Noritake Shinmachi➙ uniqlo➙ YORKYS Creperie (Yorkys Creperie) (fruit dessert)➙ Mimizuku Meiya Station Store the next day 09:00 Departure from the hotel ➙ Kiyosu Castle ➙ Nagoya Castle ➙ KFC Japan ➙ Osu Kannon ➙ Osu Shopping Street ➙ Benzaiten Osu Kakuoyama Furukatsu Daifuku Benzaiten ➙ Pao Pao Pavilion Bags (パオパオ) ➙ Don Quijote Osu Store ➙ Shopping in Osu Shopping Street ➙ Rest in the hotel ➙ 20:00 Go out to the supermarket ➙ Daikoku Drugstore Day 3 08:00 Lunch at the hotel ➙ Yanagibashi Central Market ➙ Teruteru Fish Restaurant ➙ Shiratori Garden ➙ Atsuta Jingu Shrine ➙ ZARA Nagoya Sakae ➙ Pokémon Center Nagoya ➙ Fujiyama 55 Fujiyama 55 Osu Main Store (Ramen) ➙ Rest at the hotel ➙ 18:30 Dinner Yakiniku ➙ (Continued) Uokan Uokan Fish Crown Day 4 09:30 Depart from the hotel ➙Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower➙Betsu Oe Shrine➙Spicy Miso Ramen Fukurou Main Store➙Pick up your luggage at the hotel➙15:01 Meitetsu Nagoya Station to the airport➙Go home #Shrine #Summer travel life #Summer's eating life

#FuriTabiWinter #Aichi #AichiPrefecture #Nagoya #NagoyaPowerSpot #PowerSpotVisit #PhotogenicSpot #TempleStamp #TempleStampVisit #WakeoEjinja #WakeoEjinja A photogenic shrine⛩️ I went to WakeoEjinja✨ The colorful world, which I like, made me smile✨ It was a really cute shrine✨ ⁡ WakeoEjinja is a shrine that is said to bring good luck such as safety in the home, matchmaking, and safe childbirth⛩️ ⁡ I've stopped collecting stamps, but it seems you can get cute ones. ⁡📍Location: 4-14-14 Yasui, Kita-ku, Nagoya About a 14-minute walk from Kamiiida Station

⛩️Wakeoe Shrine 別小江神社🎐 It is a small shrine in Nagoya. It is a beautifully decorated place with colorful umbrellas and small windmills. In addition to praying for work, money, and love, you can also enjoy taking pictures. 📍Address: 4 Chome-14-14 Yasui, Kita Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 462-0023 💰Average price per person: Free 🕰️bOpening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 🏖️Environment/facilities: Decorated with Japanese art, good atmosphere #100TravelTips #japantrip #japantravel #nagoya #ThaisInJapan #TravelJapan #TravelJapanByYourself

#Domestic travel When I went back home, I went to a shrine with my nephew, and it was so cute, so I'd like to introduce it to you! Betsukoe Shrine in Kita-ku, Nagoya City is a popular photogenic spot for mom photographers! It's just so cute with wind chime tunnels and umbrella wall art🩷 You can borrow masks and umbrellas for free, so you can go with your friends in yukata, or take commemorative photos with your family! The sound of the wind chimes is soothing. There's only a little bit of summer vacation left! This is a spot that you should definitely go to with your family and friends. 📍 Betsukoe Shrine Address: 4-14-14 Yasui, Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 462-0023 Cost: Free Parking: Yes, free Recommended points: If you go in the evening, there are hardly any people, so you can take as many photos as you want! ⚠Caution: If you go after 5pm, the goshuin stamps and other things will be gone, so be careful⚠️ It's okay if you only take photos👌 #Shrine tour #Aichi Prefecture tourism #Photogenic spots

Betsukoe Shrine⛩️ A very special and colorful shrine Just take the bus to You can go for a walk.