⛩️ Fushimi Inari Taisha

📍 Kyoto, Japan

🏮 Overview

Fushimi Inari is a Shinto shrine with over 1,300 years of history and is dedicated to the god Inari (Inari Ōkami) — the god of rice, fertility, and good fortune in business.
Its most striking feature is the “Ten Thousand Red Torii Gates” (Senbon Torii 千本鳥居), which line a long tunnel up Mt. Inari. They have become a symbol of Kyoto and Japan around the world. 🌸

🚩 Key Highlights
1. Senbon Torii Gates
• A tunnel of tens of thousands of red-orange torii gates donated by devotees.
• Each gate has the donor's name inscribed on the back.
• Kyoto's most popular photo spot! 📸
2. Main Shrine
• Located at the foot of the mountain This is the starting point for a hike up the mountain.
• You can purchase "omamori" charms for good luck and business.
3. Inariyama Hiking Trail
• The hike is approximately 4 km long and takes about 2 hours.
• Along the way, you'll find hundreds of smaller shrines, viewpoints, and local shops.
• The summit offers panoramic views of Kyoto.
4. Kitsune (Fox) Statue
• A symbol of the deity Inari 🦊 holding a rice key in his mouth.
• Believed to be a messenger of the god of wealth.

📷 Popular Photo Spots
• The beginning of the torii tunnel (before it gets crowded)
• The intersection with the multi-tiered torii gates
• The "Yotsutsuji Intersection" viewpoint halfway up the mountain.
• Take photos from behind the torii to see the Japanese characters.

📸 Photo Tip:
Go in the morning between 6:30 and 8:30 AM for the clearest views and best light.

🕰️ Opening Hours
• Open all the time 24 hours (free admission)
• However, shops and shrines are open from approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

🚆 Access

From Kyoto Station
• 🚆 JR Nara Line → Get off at Inari Station (only 5 minutes!)
→ Walk less than a minute to the shrine entrance.
or
• 🚇 Keihan Line → Get off at Fushimi Inari Station and walk for about 5 minutes.

🍢 Food near the shrine

Around the entrance are local street foods, such as:
• Inari Sushi (fried tofu rice rolls), a favorite food of the god Inari
• Grilled Mochi / Dango (grilled mochi on a stick)
• Matcha / Uji green tea
• Grilled squid, grilled chicken on a stick, grilled quail eggs

💡 Precautions
• The ascent is steep and has some steep sections. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• If climbing in the evening It's best to return before dark, as the path is very quiet and dark.
• Never climb or lean on the torii gates.

❤️ Summary

Fushimi Inari Shrine is a place that is "both sacred and beautiful."
Whether you're praying for good fortune or taking beautiful photos at the torii tunnel, it's worth a 10/10. 🌸

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