Fushimi Inari Taisha
About
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Hours
8:00–18:00
Fee
¥500
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
History
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of approximately 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan, boasting a history of over 1,300 years. It enshrines Inari Okami and is revered nationwide as the deity of commercial prosperity and abundant harvests. Most notably famous for the breathtaking sight of thousands of vermillion torii gates covering the entire mountain. The succession of crimson torii along the approach is truly mystical and awe-inspiring. Since the Edo period, it has been venerated by common people, and today attracts many international visitors, making it known worldwide as a representative shrine of Kyoto. A pilgrimage around the mountain will surely purify one's heart.
Benefits
Goshuin Gallery
Photos
Tips
御朱印は本殿・奥社奉拝所・御膳谷奉拝所の3ヶ所でそれぞれ異なるものがいただけます。奥社より先の稲荷山中腹にある御膳谷奉拝所の御朱印のみ「登拝」と墨書きされる特徴があります。
奥社奉拝所の鳥居をくぐった先に「おもかる石」があり、石灯籠の頂上の石を持ち上げて軽く感じれば願いが叶うとされる占いができます。
千本鳥居は早朝（7〜8時台）が最も空いており、日中は撮影待ちの行列ができます。土日祝は神社の無料駐車場が9時前に満車になることが多く、前の道が一方通行のため渋滞にはまると抜け出せなくなります。
Visit Notes
It was busy since we visited at 12pm, but after we walked up for about an hour we were able to get some shots without people in. We got to see the shrine cats, which were very cute. A beautiful shrine and a lovely walk—one of my favorites so far. I didn’t get to do the full hike today, but would love to in the future.
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