In today’s cycling Japan VLOG, I rode over to Momotaro Shrine (桃太郎神社) in Inuyama City, Aichi Japan. This city is located along the Kiso river, and borders Gifu prefecture.
Part 1 – BBQ at Momotaro Park / Kiso River
My co-workers had arranged a BBQ at the campground park along the river, which happened to be right next to Momotaro Shrine. Rather than take the train over there or drive like everyone else, I decided to go by road bike. It was such a beautiful day that I could not resist.
Here’s the welcome sign to Momotaro Shrine / Park
![momotaro park shrine welcome sign](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/momotaro-park-shrine-welcome-sign-1200x675.jpg)
Time for some BBQ / Salad
![bbq inuyama moriyama park meat](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bbq-inuyama-moriyama-park-meat-1200x675.jpg)
![fruit salad bbq](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fruit-salad-bbq-1200x675.jpg)
It was nice and cool in the Kiso river, so I decided to go for a little swim..
![swimming in kiso river inuyama](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/swimming-in-kiso-river-inuyama-1200x675.jpg)
I also brought my drone to get some awesome shots of the landscape..
![kiso river inuyama city aichi gifu japan](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kiso-river-inuyama-city-aichi-gifu-japan-1200x675.jpg)
Part 2 – Momotaro Shrine 桃太郎神社
Now time for the main attraction.. this is what I was looking forward to the most. This is a little gem of a tourist spot, with lots of interesting Momotaro statues.. I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking..
They had a nice bike rack for people who visit by bicycle.
![momotaro shrine bicycle rack](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/momotaro-shrine-bicycle-rack-1200x675.jpg)
Upon entering, we were greeted by this monkey statue, wearing the symbol of the peach.. In case you didn’t know, Momotaro was born out of a giant peach..
![momotaro shrine monkey animal statue](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/momotaro-shrine-monkey-animal-statue-1200x675.jpg)
The next thing you see is this giant naked Momotaro statue, which we weren’t the only ones who seemed to enjoy viewing.. and… touching…
![touching giant naked momotaro statue](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/touching-giant-naked-momotaro-statue-1200x675.jpg)
![jess cruise naked momotaro statue](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jess-cruise-naked-momotaro-statue-1200x675.jpg)
![giant naked momotaro statue japan 桃太郎神社](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/giant-naked-momotaro-statue-japan-桃太郎神社-1200x675.jpg)
As you climb up the stairs there’s a bunch of other great statues, and the main shrine itself, which has a peach gate..
![giant naked momotaro statue japan 桃太郎神社 stairs](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/giant-naked-momotaro-statue-japan-桃太郎神社-stairs-1200x675.jpg)
![giant pink peach gate momotaro shrine summer](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/giant-pink-peach-gate-momotaro-shrine-summer-1200x675.jpg)
![giant pink peach gate momotaro shrine](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/giant-pink-peach-gate-momotaro-shrine-1200x675.jpg)
![](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/momotaro-animal-army-statue-1200x675.jpg)
![jess gangsta red demon](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jess-gangsta-red-demon-1200x675.jpg)
![momotaro shrine green demon statue](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/momotaro-shrine-green-demon-statue-1200x675.jpg)
There’s also this guy… who… you can ride???
![strange bending over demon statue momotaro shrine](https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/strange-bending-over-demon-statue-momotaro-shrine-1200x675.jpg)
Overall, we had a blast walking around and checking out the different statues / sights. Definitely worth checking out if you have some time and are in the area. Time to head back home!
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