Located in the town of Katsuta, Chiba Prefecture, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity, Inari Okami. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that form a tunnel up the mountain, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth. Visitors can walk through the gate forest and experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.6757289, 139.7672129
Visitor tip
For a unique perspective on the torii gates, try climbing the mountain at sunrise or sunset when possible.
Cultural notes
As a major Shinto shrine, Fushimi Inari is involved in various festivals throughout the year, including the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Autumn Leaves Festival. The shrine is also famous for its fox spirits (Kitsune) that are believed to reside on the premises.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 712 during the Nara period, but it has been rebuilt several times due to damage from earthquakes and fires.