Fushimi Inari Shrine

babibubebo | 7 10 2006

Fushimi Inari Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto Rice God. There are thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari throughout Japan, but Fushimi Inari, about a 5 minute train ride from Kyoto Station, is the most famous. The main reason why it is so famous is the thousands of tori gates that line the path up to the main shrine. It takes about two hours to walk the entire path and of course longer if you are stopping to take photographs. The torii gates are actually built for those that make a donation.

Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Tori Gates

The other theme you will notice beside the tori gates are the fox statues and references. It is said the the fox is the messenger of Inari. Tori gates are one of the most iconic symbols of Japan and the thousands of tori gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine make for a great backdrop. My advice is to find a place you like and then just wait for the right moment to take a photo.

Fushimi Inari Shrine Kyoto Tori Gates

Fushimi Inari Torii Gates

 

Fushimi Inari Foxes

 

Fushimi Inari Torii Gates and Foxes

For more information see the Japan-Guide.com.

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  • Mike

    Hello–Just wanted to say I went to Fushi Inari this weekend after seeing it on this site and my family and I really enjoyed! Thanks for the advice. Keep up the good work.

  • http://babibubebo.com babibubebo

    Hey Mike,

    Glad it worked out for you. After seeing a lot of temples and shrines sometimes they all kind seem the same, but Fushi Inari is def a different experience! Thanks for stopping by!

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  • http://www.poolofzen.com Matthew

    Just wanted to say that your photo’s are first rate. I enjoyed your sight!