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Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine with which all the others are affiliated. In the 1300 years since its establishment in 711AD, people have gathered here to pray for bountiful harvests, business prosperity, the safety of their home and family and the fulfillment of all kinds of other wishes.
There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout the country, frequented by people of all ages. Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine with which all the others are affiliated. Inariyama, the mountain on which the shrine rests, is the kamnabi, or residence of the deity, of Fushimi Inari Taisha.
The origin of Fushimi Inari Taisha is described in Yamashirokoku Fudoki, an ancient report on provincial culture, geography and oral tradition that was presented to the emperor. Irogu no Hatanokimi, an ancestor of Hatanonakatsue no Imiki, is said to have shot a rice cake, which turned into a swan and flew away.
Traditional festivals and rituals are held at Fushimi Inari Taisha throughout the seasons. Here you can find out about some of the biggest events.
We recommend taking public transport to Fushimi Inari Taisha, as the parking areas around the shrine are very crowded. Parking areas are for shrine visitors only. If the parking areas are full, staff will tell you where other parking can be found.
These requests are so that all visitors to Fushimi Inari Taisha can enjoy their time here in peace. We ask for your understanding and cooperation. Shrine Office, Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Shrine texts describe Fushimi Inari Taisha’s deity as “a deity who feeds, clothes and houses us and protects us so that all of us may live with abundance and pleasure” and “a deity who protects all people from the Emperor to the common people so that we all may live happily and with abundance.”
1300年にわたって、人々の信仰を集め続ける「お稲荷さん」の総本宮 伏見稲荷大社の公式ホームページ
How far does the precinct of Fushimi Inari Taisha extend? The precinct mainly covers Inariyama, the southernmost of Kyoto’s “36 Higashiyama Mountains”. The total area of the precinct, including the area to the west of the foot of the mountain, is around 870,000 square meters.
