Fushimi-inari Shrine - Kyoto, Japan (original) (raw)

The Inari Shrine complex near Fushimi is a popular place of Shinto worship and is mentioned several times in The Confessions of Lady Nijo.

Fushimi-inari shrine maiden.

A torii near the entrance of Fushimi-inari Shrine.

Entrance of Fushimi-inari Shrine.

Main gate at the entrance of Fushimi-inari Shrine.

The fox is a magical creature in Japanese folklore and a messenger of the gods. This stone fox holds the key to the granary in its mouth.

One of the many walkways at the sprawling Fushimi-inari Shrine.

Fushimi town has a long history and is associated with Restoration hero Sakamoto Ryoma.

Fushimi-inari Shrine guardian.

Fushimi-inari fox wearing a bib.

Fushimi-inari Haiden.

Fushimi-inari Hall.

Fushimi-inari Shinto priests.

Fushimi-inari torii donated by devotees.

Astrologer at Fushimi-inari Shrine.

Pond behind Fushimi-inari Taisha Grand Shrine.

Heron by the pond at Fushimi-inari Shrine.

Bamboo forest behind Fushimi-inari Shrine.