Torii path with lantern at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Torii path with lantern at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Japan © Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Fushimi Inari-taisha伏見稲荷大社

Fushimi Inari-taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. It is dedicated to the god Inari, who is the patron of agriculture and business. The shrine is known for its thousands of torii gates, or traditional Japanese gates, which form a path leading up to the main shrine. The gates, which are donated by individuals and companies, are said to bring good luck and prosperity. The shrine also features several smaller shrines, stone statues, and fox statues, which are believed to be the messengers of Inari. Fushimi Inari-taisha is a popular tourist destination and is considered one of Kyoto's most important shrines.

Opening Hours

Open 24 Hours

Address

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City 612-0882

Getting There

  • Inari Station (稲荷駅)
  • 5 minutes walk from Fushimi-Inari Station (伏見稲荷駅)

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