Fushimi Inari-taisha 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture The biggest attraction at Fushimi Inari-taisha is the Senbon Torii. The sight of rows upon rows of vermilion torii gates is simply breathtaking! The items held in the mouths of the foxes at Fushimi Inari-taisha are mainly four kinds: rice ears, a scroll, a jewel (hoshu), and a key. These are said to be carried by the foxes (white foxes), messengers of Inari Ōkami, and each has a different meaning. Types and meanings of the items the foxes hold The fox statues at Fushimi Inari-taisha typically hold one of the following four items. Rice ears: Symbolizing a bountiful harvest and indicating that Inari Ōkami is a deity of agriculture. Scroll: Representing wisdom and knowledge, and believed to record the divine virtues of Inari Ōkami. Jewel (hoshu): A symbol of Inari Ōkami’s spiritual virtue or soul. Key: Seen as the key to Inari Ōkami’s treasure house, or as a symbol of the desire to possess the jewel (spiritual virtue).

In 1634, Kyokugaki Heikuro galloped up the stone steps on horseback, presented a plum branch to Tokugawa Iemitsu, and was praised as Japan’s greatest equestrian master. Wishing to share the luck of the Year of the Horse, he climbed the success steps.🐎

Photographed on December 29, 2025. This is the torii at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine dressed for New Year’s. 🎍

Photographed on January 1, 2014. This is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine around 6:00 a.m.

Today I attended Kawagoe Hachimangū's year-end Ōharae (Great Purification) ceremony. I had my body and mind purified of sins and impurities, and I feel refreshed and ready to welcome the New Year. 🎍🐎

I am in Tokyo today for an exam. This is Tokyo Daijingu Shrine around 8:00 a.m.

This photo was taken at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture. There is a thousand Torii (shrine gates) here, and you can see it from the high ground. It shows various expressions in Four Seasons, but this photo is not from a high ground, but from a Torii (shrine gate). The wonderful curves were impressive, and Impression of the superb view that unfolded ahead was aroused.

Photographed 10/18/25. Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a festival float of Benkei in Shita Town.

Photographed on August 9, 25. It is the staircase of Success in life of Atago Shrine. Without looking down, I climbed in one fell swoop. Success in life is something that only God knows.

Photographed on July 3, 25. I had an And at Iidabashi, and before that, I Prayer at Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. The Tanabata decorations were stunning. 🎋 Precincts around half past seven in the morning.

Fushimi Inari Taisha 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha, which attracts attention from overseas pilgrims, is also called "Inari-san". It is the main shrine of Inari Shrine, which is said to have about 30,000 shrines nationwide, and is popular with people all over the country, regardless of age or gender. The beautiful "Senbon Torii (shrine gate)" with its bright vermilion color creates a fantastic and graceful scene. The messenger of the gods at Inari Shrine is a fox. At the Keihama Fushimi Inari Shrine, which I visit Prayer this time, such a stone statue of a fox welcomes Worshippers. There are 108 of them!!

Photographed 5/22/25. Prayer to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Photographed on April 7, 25. This is CAFE ANDON and the cherry blossoms of Senba Toshogu Shrine. The cherry blossoms were beginning to fall.

📍 Akibayama Main Shrine Akiba Shrine (841 Ryoka, Spring Town, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka) 【Overview】 Deep in the mountains of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, at an elevation of 866 meters, is Akibayama Main Shrine Akiba Shrine. Mt. Akiba is called Mt. Shintai, and it was founded in the 2nd year of Wado (709 AD). It is the Main Shrine of Akiba Shrine, which has more than 400 companies nationwide. ---------------- and Lower Shrine and Upper Shrine, the photograph shows the "Torii (shrine gate) of happiness" in the Upper Shrine. Akibayama is also very famous as the god of fire prevention, and as a local in Hamamatsu City, I am very indebted to him. Even as a child, even if you don't understand the kanji "Akiha-san!", the sound is familiar to your ears. In fact, when I was mentally ill, the first thing my mother brought me to for a change of pace was the Lower Shrine in Akibayama. (Actually, he wanted to take me to the Upper Shrine, but considering my physical strength and physical condition, he decided to go down to the Lower Shrine.) ） That's how important the shrine is to me. Now that I have moved to Tokyo and am living happily, this photo was taken when I stopped by early in the morning on my way back to my parents' house. In fact, on this day, when I arrived at the Car parking lot in Akibayama, I and trouble that my Car was about to break down. However, fortunately, I was able to reach the cars parking lot without stopping in the middle of the slope. In addition, in the restroom of the Car parking lot, I was able to collect the Water used for the worst first aid, and on the way back, I was able to go down and slide safely into the car parts store while cooling the engine. Akibayama helped us with this as well. That's how I feel. ---------------- It may be difficult to visit because of the distance from Hamamatsu Station on the Shinkansen, but I have no regrets about going. It is a shrine that can be affirmed. If you're lucky, you may be able to see a sea of clouds or as far away as Enshu Nada. As for me, I recommend visiting in the morning. It's a place ☺ where the air is clean, there are few people, and your mind is calm. 【！ Caution! Please refrain from destroying the scenery of the shrine, polluting it, or causing inconvenience. Equipment: Nikon D850 Editing software: Adobe Lightroom

Two Torii (shrine gates) are located in the Ishido Amano district of the World Cultural Heritage Town of Wakayama Prefecture. It was opened as a pilgrimage route to Mt. Koya. It is about 21 km from Mt. Kudu to Mt. Koya, and depending on your leg strength, it will take about 6~8 hours Squid time.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival.

Photographed on 12/28/24. It is the Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine and Kadomatsu. 🎍

Photographed 12/30/24. It is the New Year's Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu. Prayer today was very crowded.

I did First Pilgrimage to the Shrine. It is Kawagoe Kumano Shrine at 7 o'clock in the morning.

Oarai Towns, Ibaraki　 Oarai Isosaki Shrine Torii (shrine gate) of Kamiso Period in winter, rough seas are powerful

Photographed 12/15/24. It is a new Torii (shrine gate) gate of Kawagoe Hachimangu.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The kazaguruma in front of the Otorii Gate gate is almost overlooked.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. This is the Otorii Gate. The annual festival of Yawata Shrine in the Precincts was also held.

Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine yesterday. It is a kazaguruma in front of the Otorii Gate. Rim Musubi wind chimes are also a sight to behold.

Photographed 7/17/24. It is a kazaguruma in front of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine and Otorii Gate.

Photographed 8/25/24. I'm on my way to Ise in Kawagoe. I was cooling off in the Precincts of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Futamigaura is renowned for the two "wedded rocks" that protrude from the sea, symbolizing conjugal bliss. It offers a beautiful setting for a relaxed coastal outing. At Sakurai Futamigaura, a picturesque shoreline location, the white torii of a nearby shrine frames the wedded rocks. On the summer solstice, the sun sets right in the middle of the Sakurai Futamigaura wedded rocks, creating an unforgettable sight. One thing I must not miss at this incredibly romantic place is capturing a photo of my beloved wife in the frame.

Today, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a "cloud on the ground" that appears irregularly. When the wind blows, it goes all the way to the top.

Today, we Prayer the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a "cloud" on the ground that appears from time to time. I was cooling off in the Precincts.