Fushimi Inari

A must see in Kyoto

Andrea Kahlow Jan 28, 2016 - 1 min read

<p>Red torii gate near the front of the shrine</p>

<p>One of the fox guardians of the shrine</p>

<p>Just some of the thousands of red torii gates that stand on the mountain</p>

<p>Just an endless tunnel of red gates</p>

<p>The writing on each gate is who purchased the gate and usually what the purpose for the purchase was</p>

<p>View from near the top of the mountain</p>

Fushimi Inari with its thousands of red torii gates is one of the most famous and picturesque spots in Kyoto. A major shrine in the Inari area, the first structures were built as early as 711 AD but relocated to it's current location about a hundred years after. Since it is an incredibly popular destination it's easy to get to, just a couple minute walk from Inari Station on the Nara line or Fushimi-Inari Station on the Keihan Main line. Since it's open 24 hours you can go whenever works for you which is convenient if you are trying to beat the crowds!

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Andrea Kahlow @andrea.kahlow

Who: Japan travel enthusiast Loves: coffee, anime/manga, tea, traveling, binge watching tv shows, animal cafes, japanese arcades, soft fluffy things, food, pretending to take cool photos, and anything artsy. Goals: to travel all over Japan and improve my Japanese!