Fushimi Inari Shrine - Kyoto
Located in 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture, Fushimi Inari Taisha / Fushimi Inari Shrine ( 伏見稲荷大社 ) is the head shrine of Inari. It serves as the general headquarters of all 30,000+ shrines dedicated to Inari. It is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto. It can be found t the base of Mount Inari and is one of the most visited places in Kyoto. Fushimi Inari Taisha Fushimi Inari Shrine history The earliest structures of Fushimi Inari Shrine were built in 711 on Inariyama hill in the southwestern part of Kyoto. The shrine was then relocated in 816 upon the request of the monk Kukai . The main shrine, however, was built sometime in 1499. Fushimi Inari Shrine became an object of imperial patronage during the early Heian period. Fushimi Inari Shrine - Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Inari , as you may know, is the god of rice and aside from that the patron of business. Because of that, The shrine is frequented by businessmen w...