A Kyoto tourist spot that is incredibly popular among foreign tourists
I would like to introduce the incredibly popular tourist spot in Kyoto—the Japan's ancient capital—that is teeming with foreign tourists. It is Fushimi Inari Taisha located just in front of JR Inari station, two stops from JR Kyoto Station on the Nara Line. It takes only about 5 minutes to arrive from Kyoto Station. I think the reason for its popularity is the countless vermilion Torii gates lined up like a tunnel, creating a scene that feels truly extraordinary, as shown below photos. The Torii gates split into two lines ahead. Please walk in the right Torii tunnel. After Torii gates separate, the line of Torii gates merge into a single line again, but the procession of Torii gates continues endlessly up to the mount Inari , 233m above sea level. When I was passing by tourists in the Torii tunnel, it is actually a relief for me to hear Japanese conversation from them. This means just how saturated this spot is with foreign languages ...
