伏見稲荷の狐Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari and is located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto.
There are estimated to be 32,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan.
They are considered to be a patron saint of business; as a result, each of the famed vermillion torii gates has been donated by a business, whose name is inscribed thereon.
Inari are also patron saints of rice.
Foxes are frequently found within Inari shrines. The foxes are thought to keep a close watch on human affairs.
These foxes are often portrayed with a key in their mouth. The key is for the rice granary.
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabu-no-uchi-cho, Kyoto
Entrance Fee: Free
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