Fushimi Inari-taisha is the head shrine of the kami Inari, in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan, sitting at the base of Inari, a mountain 233 meters above sea level whose trails climb past many smaller shrines over about 4 kilometers, roughly a two hour walk.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own accountFushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan 1 Completed YearSourced to the subject's own accountThe shrine was founded in 711 CE and relocated to its present site in 816; the main shrine structure (go-honden) standing today was built in 1499. Completed Year Classification
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is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
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The main shrine structure was built in 1499.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha (Japanese: 伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain, also named Inari, which is 233 metres (764 ft) above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and take approximately 2 hours to walk up.
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