Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) - Kyoto Travel
Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. Foxes are thought to be Inari's messengers, resulting in many fox statues across the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari Shrine has ancient origins, …
Takaosan (Mount Takao) - Tokyo Travel - japan-guide.com
Mount Takao (高尾山, Takaosan) is one of the closest natural recreation areas to central Tokyo, offering beautiful scenery, an interesting temple and attractive hiking opportunities.
Mount Moiwa - Sapporo Travel - japan-guide.com
Mount Moiwa (藻岩山, Moiwa-yama) is one of several small, forested mountains southwest of central Sapporo. The mountain is a popular sightseeing spot that is known for the spectacular view out over the city from an observation deck at its summit.
Shinto Shrines - japan-guide.com
Inari shrines They can be recognized by fox statues, as the fox is considered the messenger of Inari. There are thousands of Inari shrines across Japan, among which Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine is most famous.
Yutoku Inari Shrine Travel Guide - japan-guide.com
Yutoku Inari Shrine (祐徳稲荷神社, Yūtoku Inari Jinja) is located in Kashima City, southern Saga Prefecture. It is considered one of Japan's top three shrines dedicated to Inari alongside Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and Toyokawa Inari Shrine in Aichi Prefecture.
Kiyomizu Temple and itinerary - japan-guide.com forum
Nov 20, 2016 · INARI Station (JR) drops you at the gates of Fushimi Inari, the proper name of the Shrine. Last month I gave myself an hour to visit the shrine and take pictures and buy souvenirs and am still kicking myself as it was a perfect day to walk up through the first two tiers of torii (there are 88 of 'em).
Taikodani Inari Shrine - Tsuwano Travel - japan-guide.com
The Taikodani Inari Shrine (太皷谷稲成神社, Taikodani Inari Jinja) is one of the five greatest Inari Shrines in Japan. It was built in the mid 18th century, northeast of Tsuwano Castle, with the intention of protecting the castle against evil spirits (northeast was considered to be the most inauspicious direction).
Motonosumi Shrine - Yamaguchi Travel - japan-guide.com
Remote shrine along the coast with tunnel of torii gates. #202 of 208 most visited in Japan. Intro. Get There. Hours & Fees. Motonosumi Shrine (元乃隅神社, Motonosumi Jinja) is a shrine located in northern Yamaguchi Prefecture along the coast of the Sea of Japan.
Wakakusa Yamayaki - Nara Travel - japan-guide.com
The Wakakusa Yamayaki is an annual festival during which the grass on the hillside of Nara's Mount Wakakusayama is set on fire. The mountain is located at the eastern end of Nara Park , and when it is set alight it can be seen throughout the city.
Mount Misen - Miyajima Travel - japan-guide.com
At 500 meters above sea level, Mount Misen (弥山) is the highest peak on Miyajima. On clear days, it affords spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and as far as Hiroshima City . There are also a number of Buddhist structures near the peak.