158873Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

158873

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

Fushimi Inari-taisha (伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto is characterized by the tunnel of red torii gates. which runs from the base of the mountain below where the shrine is located to the top of Mount Inari the holy mountain which will have thousands of red torii gates lined up The red pillars look beautiful along the way. If you want to walk to the top, it takes 2-3 hours round trip. But don’t be afraid that you will be tired because along the way there will be a rest stop where there are food and drink shops as well.

There are over 30,000 Inari shrines scattered throughout the country, but Kyoto is the main one. The names of people and companies are engraved on the pillars who came to ask for blessings and succeeded from the blessings that had been requested and then came to build a torii pole to offer “God Inari”, which this deity will have a fox as his companion animal. He is a deity who blesses fertility in various fields of agriculture. and also promotes business various functions make people respect a lot During the New Year, people will flock from all over the country. Pay your respects to the Inari deity at this shrine to pray for life and business.

Successful work The top of the hill, the torii gate is not crowded like the first time below. There will be some gaps at the top, there will be a view point along the cliff overlooking the view. If you have enough time and leg strength to spare, it is advisable to go up to the point called “Yotsutsuji intersection”.

Hours: Always open
Closed: No closing days
Admission: Free

How to get there:

Fushimi Inari Shrine is located just outside JR Inari Station, the second station from Kyoto Station along the JR Nara Line (5 minutes, 150 yen one way from Kyoto Station, not served by rapid trains).
The shrine can also be reached in a short walk from Fushimi Inari Station along the Keihan Main Line.
JR Kyoto Station. Move to the Nara Line platform in JR Kyoto Station. Take the local train from platform 8, 9 or 10. …
Boarding time：About 5 min. Inari Station. Get off at Inari Station.
Fushimi Inari Shrine. After passing the ticket gate, you will see Fushimi Inari Shrine right in front of you.

By train

Get off at Inari Station on the JR Nara Line and walk straight away (5 minutes from Kyoto Station) (JR-D03)
Get off at Fushimi Inari Station on the Keihan Main Line and walk east for 5 minutes

City Bus

South 5 route, get off at Inari Taisha-mae bus stop and walk east for 7 minutes

By car