Impressed by the fantastic 1000 Torii! Let’s visit Fushimi Inari

One train ride from Gion.”Fushimi Inari Taisha” in the suburbs of Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is the main shrine of “Inari-san (Inari Shrine)”, which is said to have 30,000 nationwide.Worshipers come from all over the country as the god of prosperous business.
It is located in the southern part of Kyoto city, and is a little far from the city, but it is possible to go to Gion with Gion in one day because it is possible to go to Gyoen from Gion, a classic sightseeing spot for sightseeing in Kyoto.If you change trains from Kyoto Station to Kintetsu, you can go by one, so you can head straight after you arrive on the Shinkansen.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is a large area including the summit of Mt.Inari.There are many stairs and slopes in both the approach and the shrine, so it is recommended that you go out with low-heeled shoes.

There are rental kimono shops around, and there are many people in kimono, but if you are worried about walking in sandals, you may wear sneakers only when walking on the slope.If it is a simple canvas fabric, it is easy to match with kimono.Because it is a precious sightseeing, why not combine sneakers and sandals with a little effort, rather than leaving memories that have been damaged by walking or tired from walking?

If you want to shoot at Senbon Torii, it ’s recommended that you return with fewer people

Speaking of Fushimi Inari Taisha, “Senbon Torii” is famous for its vermilion-colored torii gates.The mysterious space is something you want to taste once.
In the last few years, there are many tourists from overseas, so it is very busy on weekdays.There are many people who visit this torii, so there is traffic in the torii.After all, I want to take a commemorative photo…
However, shooting in a traffic jam creates more congestion, and many people who don’t know get into the photo.

So my recommendation is to shoot on the way home! The torii road is split in half from the middle, and more than half of the route is one-way.The turn-around point is called “Okusha worship place”, and there are shops, “Omokaru stones”, and a road leading to the back.Because there are different routes such as those who take a break and those who go to the back, the area under the torii on the return path is relatively free.
It is possible to take a commemorative photo against the background of the torii that continues without anybody reflecting the timing.

Make wishes with interesting stones and unique ema

Those that are ahead of the Senbon Torii are called “Omosaru Stone”.While lifting your wishes in your head, try lifting a funny stone.At that time, it is said that if you feel lighter than you imagined, your wish will come true, and if you feel heavy, it will not come true.Why don’t you try it once?

Fushimi Inari Taisha is also unique.The “Torii-type” ema is given by the main shrine.It is also famous for Senbon Torii, and Torii is also a symbol of Fushimi Inari.Ema is a profitable item for dedication to the shrine, but there are many torii-shaped figurines sold at souvenir shops around the area.
At the “Okusha worship place” after passing through the Senbon Torii, there is an ema that looks like a birch face.Of course, this is because of the angel of Inari, the white rabbit.Because it is drawn colorfully on a wooden votive horse, it is very eye-catching, so I just want to make a wish.It is famous for its prosperous business, but it is said that there are also benefits of safe delivery, peaceful healing, and academic achievement.

If you have time, make sure to visit the mountains!

The spot introduced here is only a part of Fushimi Inari Shrine.It is said that 3 hours including breaks are necessary when visiting various companies and going to the top of the mountain.If you have come many times and want to do a different kind of sightseeing in Kyoto, be sure to try the view of Kyoto from the top of the mountain!