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Two passages formed by closely spaced vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto’s principal Inari shrine, joining an ancient mountain cult with donated vermilion torii and widespread devotion.

Foxes carrying ghostly lights gather beneath a tree at night in a Hiroshige print

Kitsune

Kitsune are foxes in Japanese tradition whose roles include animal, shape-shifter, trickster, spouse, possessing agent, and messenger of Inari.