Fushimi Inari Taisha 8/1/23
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Inari is the deity of rice, and rice equals prosperity. This shrine was created in the 8th century, so it's very ancient. Students had fun hiking to the top of the mountain, which overlooks Kyoto, and has awesome views. Along the way, they went through hundreds of torii gates.
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