Photo by @japantravelplanet | This photo was taken at 7:30 in the morning at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. The shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto that dates back to 794. Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its thousands of Torii Gates that are on a path that goes up Mount Inari. It’s best to get there early in the morning. . . . . . #kyoto #AGameOfTones #japanlife #japantrip #japanesestyle #instatraveling #instatrip #insta_japan #photofanatics_nature #japanese_tem..

In legend, foxes become beautiful women to fool humans. In feudal times, people feared that beautiful strangers who appear at dawn or dusk could be a fox.

Machiya are traditional Japanese wooden townhouses. Scattered initially throughout Japan, they lost popularity when the country began pushing for the Modernization of their architecture. Thankfully, some cities like Kyoto partook in preservation programs that allowed these accommodations to withstand the test of time. If you have the chance to visit Kyoto, you will be immersed in facets of ....

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If you're interested in the Shinto religion or have a trip planned to see a traditional shrine (jinja), you may be a little unsure how to worship respectfully. Show your respect for shrines by bowing to venerated parts (like the main gate)...

Day 4 of our Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto Trip with a visit to Philosopher’s Path, Ginkaku-ji, Heian Jingu, Kiyomizu-dera Temples and a rickshaw ride!