The scene in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" (Memoirs of a Geisha) where the heroine Sayuri travels to the Senbon Torii in Kyoto as a child is very impressive. Until we visit Fushimi Inari Shrine by ourselves, we can finally see the corridors one after another, from time to time. The sun was shining, and the light and shadow of the Senbon Torii was winding and winding.
Won the first place in the Top 30 list of tourist attractions favored by tourists visiting Japan!
TripAdvisor, a travel review websiteTripAdvisor recently released its Top 30 list of tourist attractions most popular with visitors to Japan. Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto once again took the top spot, marking its fifth consecutive year at the top. The other attractions in Kyoto Prefecture included Sanjusangendo Temple, Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto Station, Byodoin Temple, and Sanzenin Temple.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, which has won the championship for five consecutive years, is the head office of more than 5 Fushimi Inari Taisha in Japan. It has a history of more than 3 years. The most famous one is the unconscious Senbon Torii gate in the shrine.The bright colors and strong visual effects not only attract tourists from all over the world, including "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Detective Conan" and other animation films, they have also been shot here, almost the most vivid image of Kyoto. (Text source:Union Newspaper Network)
How to get there: How to get to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto?
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station and it takes only 5 minutes to reach Inari Station. Inari Station and the entrance of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine are separated by one street. It is only a minute’s walk away. It is very convenient and it is also visited by most tourists. The main mode of transportation.
In addition, you can also choose to take the Keihan Main Line and get off at Fushimi Inari Station along the same line. The walking time from the station to the entrance of the Taisha Shrine is about 5 minutes, for your reference.At that time, we took our parents on the trip. Considering the physical strength of the elderly, we took a taxi directly on the outbound journey and JR on the return journey. If there were enough people, the taxi would not be too expensive.
Introduction to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Taisha is dedicated to the god of Inari, headed by the "Uka no Mitama" (ウカノミタマノカミ). He is the god in charge of agriculture, industry and commerce. In addition, the gods enshrined in the shrine also include Sadahiko and Omiya Noh. It is the main mountain of Inari Shrines all over Japan, and this large shrine in Kyoto is the main mountain of Inari Shrines all over Japan, so a large number of believers come here every year to pray for a good harvest and business prosperity. It has become one of the most incense shrines in the Kyoto area. .
▲ The entrance of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
▲The alias of Inari Great God is "御馔津神 (みけつのかみ)", which is related to the ancient Japanese pronunciation of fox "けつ", so foxes have been regarded as messengers of gods since ancient times.
▲Walking up along the way, for the elderly to be physically burdened, you can rest assured to arrange here as one of the itinerary attractions.
▲ During the visit, if you can take part in the ritual activities, everyone can appreciate different Japanese culture.
▲ I didn’t know that this water can’t be drunk until my friends in Japan told me last week...@@”
▲ Two fox statues, the left side is clearly holding the key, but the other side is... the ball?
▲ The day coincides with a sacrificial event, and there is also a gaga music performance here!
▲ The vermilion red building body is very eye-catching. At that time, the parents-in-laws also admired it.
▲ The original main hall of Fushimi Inari Taisha was burnt down during the Onin Rebellion. What you see today was rebuilt in the 8th year of Mingying (1499) and has been designated as an important national cultural property.
▲ Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, together with Yutoku Inari Shrine in Saga Prefecture, and Kasama Inari Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, are the three largest inari in Japan.
▲ I'm very curious about what this sister is shooting~
▲ It turned out to be this angle!
▲ It can be seen that Omori is mostly to bless the prosperity.
▲ Ready to head to Senbon Torii!
Origin of Senbon Torii in Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Since the Edo period, everyone who came here to pray will donate money to erect a torii in the shrine. As an expression of reverence for the gods, I believe that the god of Inari is very efficacious. More and more large and small torii gates have been erected and surrounded.Donations for the erection of torii gates can be individuals or even company names, chambers of commerce, etc. The earliest torii gates were built during the Meiji period! (You can find this oldest torii gate)
▲ You can climb to the top of the mountain depending on your physical strength.
▲ Let’s guess which company donated the first torii gate on the left and the most brave one!
▲ Although there will be tourists walking around, but wait patiently for a while and you can get the picture you want.
▲Each torii gate has a time for erection and a signature by the donor.
▲ Yes!The bravest and first place is Dentsu! (Dentsu is the largest single advertising company in Japan and the largest in the world.)
▲ The fox picture horse drawn by everyone is super funny.
▲ Sometimes I think the advantage of being with the group is that the tour guide will explain and know these historical places better. What details should be seen to understand the history behind them.
▲ After visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine, you can turn to the right hand side to stroll around.
▲ There are some restaurants and souvenir shops gathered here.
▲ If you have the opportunity, you must come here for a walk. I highly recommend it!
Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Address: 68, Yabunouchi, Fukakusa, Fushimi District, Kyoto
- Phone: (075) 641-7331
- Fax: (075) 642-2153
- Official website: http://inari.jp/
