Ukiha Inari Shrine at Sunset

📍 Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka
A hilltop shrine guarded by 91 red torii gates and fox statues

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🚗 Location & Access

Approximately 5km from the center of Ukiha (10 minutes by car, 30 minutes by bicycle)

Free parking available at the top of the shrine

Recommended to visit at sunset during summer as there is no shade

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✨ Highlights

Walking through the 91 red torii gates feels like stepping into a movie scene

Greeted by fox statues in front of the main hall — symbols of the guardian deity of grains

Experience drawing a fortune slip (via vending machine) & making a wish with bells and claps

Enjoy a peaceful view of Ukiha from the marble benches

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🌅 Travel Tips

Arrive around 6:40 PM in May to enjoy both the sunset and the illuminated torii gates

Quiet and serene, but it might feel a bit eerie if you're alone at dusk 😆

Post by Rio_family | Aug 14, 2025

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