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From Shin-Osaka station to Kyoto station .. change of line .. to Inari Station
The shrine is located in front of the Inari Station.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.
Fushimi Inari, officially known as Fushimi Inari Taisha, is a beautiful Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii.
This intriguing shrine, dedicated to the God of Rice and sake in the 8th century, also features dozens of statues of Foxes. The fox is seen as the messenger of the God of Grain Foods, Inari, and the stone foxes are often known by the same name. The keys depicted in the fox mouths are keys to granaries.
This shrine is the central location for some 40,000 Inari shrines throughout the entirety of Japan. People gather here to pray for bountiful harvests, business prosperity, the safety of their home and family and the fulfillment of all kinds of other wishes.
The magical, seemingly unending path of over 5000 vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan.
The walk around the upper precincts is a pleasant day hike. It also makes for a delightfully eerie stroll in the late afternoon and early evening, when the various graveyards and miniature shrines along the path take on a mysterious air.
The full round trip to the summit of Mount Inari and back takes around 3 hours, depending on one’s pace and rest stops. The trail is approximately 4km long, with stone steps - 12,000 steps (round-trip) - and some steep sections.
But the panoramic city views and tranquil atmosphere make it worth the effort.
Why are Inari shrines painted in vermilion red?
Vermilion red is considered an amulet against evil forces, and is used in many ancient palaces, shrines and temples. At Fushimi Inari Taisha, it is described as a color that expresses bountiful harvests that Inari Okami gives us, but vermilion red is used for many other shrines too.
The pigment used for vermilion red buildings like this is made from mercury and red earth. This mixture has been used to preserve wood since ancient times.
Please Visit these links for detailed information.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)
Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) - Kyoto Travel
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