Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Fushimi Inari Taisha

This is the most famous of the many thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari. Inari is the Shinto god of rice. This shrine was founded in 711 when Inari was enshrined here.





A map of the shrine



The giant Torii leading to the shrine



Romon Gate



A fox holding a jewel in its mouth



A fox holding a key in its mouth
Foxes are regarded as messengers for Inari









The Haiden



Say a prayer



Writing his wish on the little Torii



Then hanging it here



A pair of joined foxes


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