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Fushimi Inari-taisha

伏見稲荷大社

This Kyoto shrine devoted to Inari features thousands of torii gates donated by devotees seeking good fortune and prosperity in business and agriculture.

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
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Fukakusayabunochicho, Kyoto-Shi Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto 〒 612-0882Inari Station 稲荷 (Nara Line)

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.

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