Notice of Full Road Closure (October 20 – December 26, 2025)
Due to landslide prevention construction, the Toyonaka-Shippozan Forest Road, which leads to the main shrine (Hongu) of Takaya Shrine—also known as the "Skyview Torii Gate"—will be completely closed to vehicle traffic during the following period: October 20 (Mon) – December 26 (Fri), 2025
During this time, vehicles will not be allowed to access the main shrine. The shuttle bus service, which normally operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, will also be suspended. However, visitors may still reach the shrine on foot via the walking trail from Takaya Shrine's lower shrine (Gegu). For more information, please visit the Kanonji City official website. More Info
Entry Restrictions on Weekends & Shuttle Bus Info
The road to the Main Shrine of Takayajinja shrine is narrow and cannot accomodate large volumes of traffic. For visitors' safety, only shuttle buses may use the road to the summit on weekends, long weekends, and holidays. These buses depart from the Ariake Ground parking lot. Shuttle bus tickets can be purchsed from the ticket vending machine in the Kan-onji City Tourism Office (Open 9:00-17:00) ※ The shuttle bus service will be suspended on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2025, due to the Kotohiki Hachimangu Autumn Festival. ※The shuttle bus service will also be suspended from Monday, October 20 to Friday, December 26, 2025, due to construction. More Info
Takayajinja Shrine
The summit of Mt. Inazumi (404 meters) is home to the main shrine of Takayajinja Shrine as well as the "Skyview Torii Gate," which has a spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea and Kan-onji City.
The Shrine is divided into two sections: the lower shrine, located in the mountain's foothills, and the main shrine, located on the summit.
A breathtaking backdrop
Stairs leading up from the lower shrine
Getting to Takayajinja
Shuttle Bus
Weekends and Holidays only (9:00am-4:00pm)
A shuttle bus service is available to take visitors to the main shrine.
【Fare】Adults: ¥1,500 / Elementary School Children & Disability Certificate Holders: ¥700 (1 kindergarten or younger child rides free with each adult ticket)
The shuttle bus leaves from Ariake Ground in Kotohiki Park.
Operating Information
November - February
Operating hours: 9:30am-4:00pm Check in: 9am-4pm)
Road closed to general traffic 9:00am-5:00pm
March - October
Operating hours: 10:30am-5:00pm (Check in: 10am-5pm)
Road closed to general traffic 10:00am-6:00pm
20 min walk from JR Kan-onji Station
(Rental bicycles and taxis also available)
Tourist Shuttle Bus
Stops at: JR Takuma Station, Chichibugahama Beach, Takayajinja Lower Shrine, Kotohiki Park (Ariake Ground), and JR Kan-onji Station
Operates only on weekends and holidays
Personal Vehicles
Weekdays only
No entry on holidays
Because the road up the mountain is very narrow and does not allow for cars to pass in many areas, it is closed to general traffic during peak periods (weekends and holidays).
No Entry Hours
November - February
9:00am-5:00pm
March - October
10:00am-6:00pm
Older GPS systems frequently give incorrect directions to the main shrine.
Many GPS systems display incorrect directions to Takayajinja's main shrine.
See the correct directons below.
Begin by setting your GPS for Fudonotaki Country Park (不動の滝カントリーパーク). When you are traveling on Prefectural route 224, you will see the signs pictured below.
GPS Address: Fudonotaki Country Park, Okamoto, Toyonaka-cho, Mitoyo, Kagawa
(香川県三豊市豊中町岡本 不動の滝カントリーパーク)
▲Visitors coming from the South/West should turn left
▲Visitors coming from the North/East should turn right
Do not follow the arrow on the sign. Instead, keep left here.
Now you can follow the arrows on the signs
With a beautiful view of the Mitoyo plain on the way up
Turn left when you see these signs
Park in the lot and walk about 3 mins uphill to the shrine
Don't forget to pay your respects at the main hall!
Typical Taxi Fare (One-way)
