Fushimi Inari is a popular tourist spot loved not only by the Japanese but also tourists from all over the world.
Situated in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is the main shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan.
The most eye-catching view is over 10,000 gates (senbontorii) leading up Mt. Inari.
Hatsuuma Taisai (Festival) is held at this popular spot on February 9th.
What’s Hatsuuma Taisai?
Hatsuuma Taisai was held on the first day of the horse in the second month of the lunar calendar, a day when it is said that the god of Inari descended upon Mt. Inari.
In ancient times, it was the beginning season for rice farming.
Thus people worshiped the god and pray for an abundant harvest.
Sugi Wand
You can get a sugi wand which is with hemp and paper streamers (used in a Shinto ceremony).
In the Heian period, people stood by Fushimi Inari after they visit Kumano shrine and got the branch of Japanese seder at Fushimi Inari because it was believed that it brought you a good fortune.
Sugi Wand: 1,000yen
Hatsuma Inari
It is believed that you attract good fortune when you eat Inari Sushi on the Hatsuuma day.
The fox, the angel of God, love fried tofu, so shrine maidens offer some fried tofu to them.
Information
Event Day & Time
February 9, 2020, 8:00~
Address:
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi Cho, Fushimi Ku, Kyoto, 612-0882
Access:
Right in front of “Inari” Sta. on the JR line
A 5-minute walk from “Fushimi Inari” Sta. on the Keihan line
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