伏見稲荷神社 - Fushimi Inari Shriner

On Sunday Taka was kind enough to take me to Kyoto in order to fulfill a wish, a dream, a life goal that is tied (for me) to my very being. As mentioned in a previous post, this shrine is very close to my heart as it is linked to my fursona Senti. 

For myself fursona are animal representations of oneself and reflect interests while taking the form, colour and often markings that the individual would feel most true to themselves being. 

About Senti 

Senti is a light blue Japanese spirit kitsune (fox). She has three gorgeous tails (which she is proud of) which reflect gained wisdom through life (9 is the max). Her markings are simple dark to light blue gradient from ear and paw tip and two sharp darker blue dots on her forehead. Senti is reminiscent of the foxes in ancient Japanese folk tales and her image is enshrined in Japanese culture. 

Back to the shrine...

After an unfortunate attempt while my parents were visiting which was hampered by humid temperatures making me tire quickly, finally climbed to the very top of Fushimi Inari Shrine.



We walked through the hundreds of orange Touri gates, viewing the beautiful schenery and hints of Autumn momiji (maple) as we climbed ever higher.

Praying at each of the shrines (one of which had an actual cat sat right where the god usually would), myself presenting them each with the same humble reqest, we reached the top shrine.

A small pale wooden fox purchased here which was blessed by the god Inari.


There are few experiences and or goals achieved that will remain with me as this will. The endeavor to never give up and the dream that lives to fuel that drive that achieves yet even more ambitious dreams.

Such a beautiful day, such a truly breathtaking shrine.

One pleased fox.

Nisonin shrine.

The day did not finish there though. After lunch with a spectacular view on the mountain at Fushimi Inari Shine, we headed down to one of the most beautiful spots to view the momiji (or so they say). After a slightly frustrating drive into the shrine caused by an event celebrating the arrival of one of the treasures at a near by shrine, we were by no means disappointed upon arrival at our destination.