
Kyoto, Japan-June 3, 2018:Tunnels of Torii gates, donated by worshipers.Fushimi Inari Shrine is the Head Shrine of 30,000 Inari-sha shrines nationwide. It has been a place for wide worship for the guardian god of abundant crops, business prosperity and family safety since the Inari Okami (god of harvest) was housed in 711.At the shrine’s entrance stands Romon Gate (Two-story Gate). The main hall of the shrine (Honden) and other buildings stand behind Romon Gate. The Shrine is famous for Torii gates called 1,000 Shrine Gates. Actually there are about 10,000 vermilion Torii gates nowadays leading high up to Mt Inari behind the shrine. They were donated by worshipers from all over Japan as a testament of their prayers and gratitude. The Torii gates have started to be offered since time immemorial. These Torii gates are infused with meaning of “wishes will come through or came through.”


























































