The whole of the 232-meter elevation of Mt. Inari serves as the sanctuary of Fushimi Inari.
After reaching the main hall, move on to the foot trails that begin from the back of the right side of the sanctuary.
This is the starting point of the “Thousand Torii Gates.”
From here to the location of Okusha Hohaisho, meaning “the house of worship at the back,” there are many torii gates lined a foot or two apart.
This trail is the so-called Senbon Torii path, meaning “a thousand torii gates.”
You may notice people counting the number of torii gates along this path. In fact, the torii gates of Fushimi Inari continue up the mountain path which leads to the summit of Mt. Inari, beyond Okusha Hohaisho, and many people try to count the number of torii gates from the start to the summit.
As the slope becomes steeper, you may start to find it hard to catch your breath, and some hikers may give up their attempt to climb the trail.
Beyond the gates, many more torii gates still wait—over 10 times the number that people have already counted up to this point. If your time or physical fitness are limited, it might be a good idea to turn back after reaching Okusha Hohaisho. After turning back here, you will reach the entrance in about 40 minutes.
After reaching the main hall, move on to the foot trails that begin from the back of the right side of the sanctuary.
This is the starting point of the “Thousand Torii Gates.”
From here to the location of Okusha Hohaisho, meaning “the house of worship at the back,” there are many torii gates lined a foot or two apart.
This trail is the so-called Senbon Torii path, meaning “a thousand torii gates.”
You may notice people counting the number of torii gates along this path. In fact, the torii gates of Fushimi Inari continue up the mountain path which leads to the summit of Mt. Inari, beyond Okusha Hohaisho, and many people try to count the number of torii gates from the start to the summit.
As the slope becomes steeper, you may start to find it hard to catch your breath, and some hikers may give up their attempt to climb the trail.
Beyond the gates, many more torii gates still wait—over 10 times the number that people have already counted up to this point. If your time or physical fitness are limited, it might be a good idea to turn back after reaching Okusha Hohaisho. After turning back here, you will reach the entrance in about 40 minutes.
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