This is a shrine dedicated to Inari, who now serves as the god of success in business. This large shrine complex is built on the side of Mt. Inari, and Torii almost form a tunnel that follow a path up the mountain, which takes two hours to complete. All of these torii have been donated and inscribed by thankful businesses, and there are over 10,000 of them. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, mostly due to the large number of torii. Mt. Inari is scared in Shintoism, stands at 233 meters, and belongs to the shrine grounds. The torii led the way into the dense forest of the mountain and to views of Kyoto higher up. The rustic setting and impressive torii-tunnel make the place unique, as the main attraction is not the shrine buildings but the mountain trails.
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