Articles by "Fushimi Inari"

orange and black wooden temple during day
How to Visit a Japanese Shrine: Etiquette, History, and What the Rituals Actually Mean
Most visitors to a Japanese shrine walk through the torii gate, look around, take a few photos, and…
  • How-To
  • Japanese Culture Basics
  • Shrines & Temples
Red lanterns line the stone steps.
Walking the Historic Roads of Kyoto, Nara, and Kamakura — What Post Towns Reveal About Japanese Travel Culture
日本の古都を訪れるとき、多くの人は駅から直接観光地へ向かう。しかし江戸時代以前、旅人たちは街道を歩…
  • Japanese Culture Basics
  • Japanese History
  • Travel & Getting Around Japan