Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, with its thousand Torii gates

Fushimi Inari Taisha, built in the 8th century, is mainly dedicated to the Inari gods, led by Uka no Mitama. Inari is the god of agriculture and commerce, and worshippers come to pray for a good harvest, prosperous business, and safe travel. At the entrance of Fushimi Inari Taisha stands a large Torii gate donated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1589, followed by the main shrine and other buildings. Inside the shrine, you can see various fox stone statues, as the fox is considered the messenger of the Inari god. The Ema with fox faces is a feature here. Fushimi Inari Taisha, where Kyoto's spectacular Senbon Torii is located. On this long uphill road, there are countless large and small Torii gates and temples, stretching for several kilometers on Inari Mountain, which is very spectacular. The complex and mysterious atmosphere makes it charming. The god worshipped here is the one who blesses prosperous business and bountiful harvests. Every New Year or market day on the first day of each month, it is bustling here. The main hall and Torii gates are red, representing the color of the autumn harvest. Tips: You will find that the Torii gates are crowded with tourists, and it is difficult to take pictures without people. In fact, if you keep walking up the mountain along the Torii gates, there will be fewer tourists. There are tens of thousands of Torii gates extending to the top of the mountain, so you need to climb for a while.