I think the Fushimi Inari-taisha is one of the most famous sights.
Fushimi Inari shrine has ancient origins, predating the capital's move to Kyoto in 794.
Fushimi Inari is the most important shrine of several thousand shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Japanese believe that foxes are Inari's messengers. You will therefore find many fox statues here across the shrine grounds.
You've probably seen the Fushimi Inari taisha passing by on Instagram or the internet.
It's one of those places you think I want to see. Well you're not the only one. If you want to be here in peace without the mass tourist then you have to set your alarm early. Even half past seven was too late, but luckily we managed. THE photo of the empty corridor with red toris.
What's also nice is that you can buy a pendant at the entrance that you can then either hang up mer a wish in the temple or take it home. I plan to hang it in my worldly Christmas tree at Christmas, but right now the mini tori is among the other travel finds and souvenirs.
I am Anouk fond of traveling, looking for adventure and capturing beautiful moments all over the world. For me traveling is living in the moment, discovering new cultures, contracting with locals and other travelers. In recent years I have had the opportunity to make many beautiful trips... Read more…