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Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha) is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates , which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha (Japanese: 伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain, also named Inari, which is 233 metres (764 ft) above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometres (2.5 mi ...
Fushimi Inari Taisha is now known worldwide as one of the most iconic sights in Kyoto, and in Japan as a whole. Greetings from the Head Priest. We have a duty to protect Inariyama, the mountain on which this shrine rests, and pass on the tradition of promoting the harmonious coexistence of the deities, human beings, and nature that it represents.
Dedicated to Inari, deity of a good harvest and success in business, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head of all of Japan's Inari shrines. The seemingly endless path of vibrant orange torii gates leading up Mt. Inari makes for an impressive setting and is one of the most famous images of Japan.
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This shrine is the central location for some 40,000 Inari shrines throughout the entirety of Japan. Directions. 68 Yabunouchi-cho, Fukakusa Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. Tel. +81-75-641-7331. Fax. +81-75-642-2153. Website. http://inari.jp/en/.
Overview. With a history tracing back to the 8 th century, Fushimi Inari Taisha is the headquarters of the some 30,000 Inari shrines around the country. Located on and around Mt. Inari, the shrine complex is comprised of easily accessible worship halls at the base of the mountain connected via vermilion torii gate-lined paths winding up the ...
Dec 23, 2011 · Fushimi Inari Taisha is a picturesque shrine that you’ll often see in Japan photobooks and guides. It’s particularly photogenic and famous because the shrine grounds are home to thousands of red torii gates (called the Senbon Torii ), which frame the trails behind its buildings.
