Thousands of vermilion torii gates snake up the wooded hillside of Mount Inari, forming a dense tunnel of orange wood against the forest green. These gates are donations from Japanese businesses and individuals seeking prosperity, with the names of the donors painted in black ink on the back of each pillar. The shrine honors Inari, the god of rice and commerce, and the tradition of offering these gates began centuries ago, turning the hillside into a vivid, repeating geometry of faith.
Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
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