You'll learn about the man who built these magnificent halls of vermillion and gold, and the lasting influence he left on the ancient capital. We go through the shrine's contemporary history at the shrine at the foot of Mt Inari. Lee will meet you in front of the station. You'll be primed to find hidden symbols, practices, and stories everywhere.Ĭome see what everyone else has been missing out on, and leave seeing Shintoism and Buddhism in a whole new light. Once you've been on this hike, you'll never see shrines and temples the same way again. You'll also learn about the shrine's connection to Pokémon.

You will learn how politics changes the way people worship, how devotees struggle to strike a balance between ritual and spontaneity, and how Hinduism, Korean animism, and even the US military have shaped the Inari faith. Even visit a peaceful Zen temple and learn how Shintoism has influenced the Zen garden. Meet the locals who live on the mountain, and hike down a path off the beaten track. Drink healing water from a hidden waterfall. Visit tree gods and get your divination interpreted for you. We'll go through the main shrine, but we'll also go deeper. Most people are satisfied by a scenic view of Kyoto and the forested trails through the mountain. The Fushimi Inari Shrine is so more than its famous torii gates.

The walking craft