Fushimi-inari Taisha, Kyoto
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.
