Exploring Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社): A Personal Account
Before my trip to Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社), I researched and wrote an article titled " Kyoto Travel: Visiting Southeastern Area ." I highlighted that Fushimi Inari Taisha is the top tourist spot in Kyoto, as ranked by TripAdvisor . Most foreign visitors flock to Fushimi Inari Taisha to explore the mountain trails and admire the thousands of vermilion torii gates (鳥居 / とりい). In this article, I will share my personal experience of visiting on 11/30/2016. Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社 ; YouTube link ) Why Fushimi Inari Taisha? Besides thousands of vermilion torii gates (鳥居 / とりい) and miles of hiking trails flanked by beautiful autumn colors, the visit of it is free unlike other main attractions in Kyoto. After climbing to its summit, you will be rewarded with a glimpse of Kyoto's skyline from the distance. On the trail, I have met elderly locals walking with cranes and one American fellow visitor climbing with his fractured ankle. This...