⛩️Exploring All of the Thousand Torii Gates! Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto | 4K Lofi

Описание: Fushimi Inari Taisha is located on Inari Mountain in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward, which is revered as a sacred domain. Established in 711, it serves as the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, and has long been respected by the people. The deity enshrined at Fushimi Inari Taisha, known as Inari Ōkami, is a collective of five deities: Uka no Mitama no Ōkami, Satahiko no Ōkami, Ōmiyanome no Ōkami, Tanaka no Ōkami, and Shi no Ōkami.

Inari, in Shintoism, is regarded as the guardian of agriculture, commerce, and wealth, making the shrine a popular site for farmers and merchants seeking blessings. One of the shrine's most notable features is the famous "Senbon Torii," or "thousands of torii gates." These bright red torii gates are arranged along the pathways of the mountain behind the shrine, creating a world-renowned visual spectacle. Visitors can walk through these gates from the shrine's main hall all the way to the top of Mount Inari. Each torii is typically donated by individuals or companies, symbolizing prayers for business prosperity or family peace.

Additionally, the shrine is home to several historical structures designated as Important Cultural Properties, such as the "Rōmon" gate, which was built by the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi to pray for his mother's recovery, as well as the "Main Hall" and "Inner Shrine."

Another iconic element of Fushimi Inari Taisha is the stone fox statues, as foxes are considered messengers of Inari Ōkami. These foxes are often depicted holding symbolic items, such as keys or scrolls, which represent harvest and wisdom. Each statue's pose and expression are unique, symbolizing various forms of protection and the transmission of divine messages. Because of the deep connection between foxes and Inari in mythology, these statues are scattered throughout the shrine, adding to its mystical and solemn atmosphere.