Fushimi Inari-taisha  is the head shrine of the kami Inari, the Shinto deity associated with rice, agriculture, prosperity, and business. The shrine is located in Kyoto , Japan , in East Asia , at the base of Mount Inari, which rises 233 meters above sea level and is covered by a network of sacred paths. The site is world-famous for its thousands of vivid vermilion torii gates, forming long corridors that wind through the forested slopes of Mount Inari. These gates lead visitors on a spiritual journey spanning approximately four kilometers and taking around two hours to complete on foot. Founded in 711 AD, Fushimi Inari-taisha is one of the oldest and most historically significant Shinto shrines in Kyoto and across Japan. Each torii gate has been donated by an individual or a Japanese business, with the donor’s name inscribed on the back in black ink, as a prayer for good fortune and success. The cost of a gate ranges from around 400,000 yen for smaller gates to over one m...