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Fushimi Inari Taisha (Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine)
日本、〒612-0882 京都府京都市伏見区深草藪之内町６８
Fushimi Inari Taisha is a shrine located in Fukakusa-Yonouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is a Shikinaisha (Meishin Taisha) and one of the 22 shrines (Jo-Shichisha). Its former official rank was Kanpei Taisha, and it is currently an independent shrine. The former name was 'Inari Jinja'. It was renamed to its current name in 1946 (see below). The main hall (honden) is located at the foot of Mount Inari, and the entire mountain is considered a sacred precinct. It is the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. During Hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the New Year), it attracts the largest number of worshippers among shrines and temples in the Kinki region (4th in Japan [2010]). The existing former shrine family is the Nishi family. Although it currently bears the prefix 'Fushimi', it is located in the Fukakusa district, about 4 kilometers north of the center of Fushimi, Otemasu. Furthermore, while the shrine is situated roughly in the center of the parish area of Fujinomiya Shrine, its own parish area extends to the opposite bank of the Kamo River to the northwest, as well as to the Minami and Shimogyo wards around Toji Temple and Kyoto Station.
Enshrined deities
Ukanomitama-no-Okami (Inari)
History
The former name was 'Inari Jinja', and it was renamed to its current name in 1946. The main hall (honden) is located at the foot of Mount Inari, and the entire mountain is considered a sacred precinct. It is the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan.
Blessings
As the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, with the entire Mount Inari serving as a sacred precinct, it is believed to bring benefits such as business prosperity and the fulfillment of wishes, given that it attracts the largest number of worshippers among shrines and temples in the Kinki region during Hatsumode (the first shrine visit of the New Year).
What visitors say
It is famous for the Senbon Torii (thousands of torii gates) lined with vibrant vermilion torii gates, attracting many tourists. While shots against snowy landscapes or sunsets are moving, some visitors note that the walking distance is longer than expected. Visiting in the early morning may allow for free parking as lots are often empty.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The head shrine of all Inari shrines nationwide. One of the most visited New Year's shrine visits in western Japan.
The head shrine of Inari worship, famous for its Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates). The Hatsumode attracts one of the largest crowds in western Japan, bustling with worshippers praying for business prosperity and family safety.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
- ・Prayers for business prosperity
- ・Walking the Inari Mountain
- February, the first Horse DayHatsuuma Dai-sai (Grand Festival of the First Horse Day)
The busiest festival of the year, celebrating the enshrinement of the Great Inari Deity.
This festival originates from the 'First Horse Day' in the 4th year of Wado, when the Great Inari Deity was enshrined on Inari Mountain. Worshippers praying for business prosperity and family safety are given lucky charms known as 'Shirushi no Sugi' (Mark of the Cedar).
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Lucky charm 'Shirushi no Sugi'
- ・Prayers for business prosperity
- ・Bustle of Inari Mountain
- April to May 3Inari-sai (Inari Festival)
The grandest festival at Fushimi Inari, where portable shrines (mikoshi) tour the parishioner districts.
In the April Shinko-sai (Procession of the Deity), the sacred spirit travels to the parishioner districts, and in the May 3 Kankyo-sai (Return Procession), it returns to the main shrine. This is the most important festival of the Great Inari Deity, featuring mikoshi touring the local community.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Shinko-sai and Kankyo-sai
- ・Mikoshi procession through parishioner districts
- ・Kankyo-sai on May 3
- July, the first Sunday or holiday after the start of the Dog DaysHon-gu-sai (Main Shrine Festival)
A major summer festival visited by worshippers from all over Japan. The grounds are illuminated by the Man-to Shingi (Ten Thousand Lanterns Rite).
Held on the first Sunday or holiday after the start of the Dog Days (Doyo), this festival expresses gratitude for daily devotion. The grounds are fantastically illuminated by the Man-to Shingi, where lanterns and hanging lamps are lit throughout the shrine.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Man-to Shingi (Ten Thousand Lanterns Rite)
- ・Dedicated hanging lamp paintings
- ・Bustle of summer evenings
- November 8Hiburi-sai (Fire-Burning Festival)
A Shinto rite of gratitude for the harvest. Hundreds of thousands of Hiburi skewers are burned.
Held after the autumn harvest to express gratitude to the Great Inari Deity for their divine grace. In the shrine garden, hundreds of thousands of Hiburi skewers dedicated from all over Japan are burned. In the evening, the sacred dance 'Hito-naga-mai' is performed as a dedicatory offering.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Hundreds of thousands of Hiburi skewers
- ・Elimination of sins and misfortune, and invitation of ten thousand blessings
- ・Evening performance of sacred dance
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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