Fushimi Inari is a popular tourist spot loved not only by the Japanese but also tourists from all over the world.
\nSituated in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is the main shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan.
\nThe most eye-catching view is over 10,000 gates (senbontorii) leading up Mt. Inari.<\/p>\n
Hatsuuma Taisai (Festival) is held at this popular spot on February 9th.<\/p>\n
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.
\nIn ancient times, it was the beginning season for rice farming.
\nThus people worshiped the god and pray for an abundant harvest.<\/p>\n
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\nYou can get a sugi wand which is with hemp and paper streamers (used in a Shinto ceremony).
\nIn 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.
\nSugi Wand: 1,000yen<\/p>\n
It is believed that you attract good fortune when you eat Inari Sushi on the Hatsuuma day.
\nThe fox, the angel of God, love fried tofu, so shrine maidens offer some fried tofu to them.<\/p>\n
Event Day & Time
\nFebruary 9, 2020, 8:00~
\nAddress:
\n68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi Cho, Fushimi Ku, Kyoto, 612-0882
\nAccess:
\nRight in front of \u201cInari\u201d Sta. on the JR line
\nA 5-minute walk from \u201cFushimi Inari\u201d Sta. on the Keihan line<\/p>\n
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\nWith this application, even if you don\u2019t have Wi-Fi, you can find nearby stores and so on.
\nYou can install the application from the following URL.<\/p>\n