Kyoto

<p>The main hall. </p>

The main hall. (Photo: Stefanus Husin)

Kyoto

Fushimi Inari in the Evening

A gentle hike south of Kyoto

Stefanus Husin Jul 28, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The main hall. </p>

<p>The very first Tori Gate as you walk toward the temple. </p>

<p>The 2 paths that you can choose to follow and it will bring you to the same place. </p>

<p>This is the back view of the tori gates. The marking is to tell the donator name and the date of the donation. </p>

<p>This is the front view of the tori gate. Clean and simple. </p>

<p>As the sun goes down, the lights are slowly lighted up to illuminate the path. </p>

<p>The view of Kyoto City from the highest point in the evening. </p>

<p>Most of the smaller temples are dimly lighted up as well. </p>

<p>In the evening when it is lighted up can be a little too quiet at times, almost creepy. It is totally different to the warmth of the day with many hikers and the shops being open.</p>

Fushimi Inari Taisha, an icon of Kyoto, is affectionately known as the temple with a thousand torii gates. As you venture up, you will be greeted with gates painted in orange. I came during the early evening and headed for the summit. The lack of crowds made it very peaceful, yet their very absence seem creepy, like a ghost town. For those brave enough to reach the top, a magnificent view of Kyoto’s city lights awaits.

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Stefanus Husin

Stefanus Husin @stefanus.husin

A traveller, photo enthusiast, adrenalin junkie, and food lover that wants to explore and experience the world. Come and tag along as I go through this and enjoy it through my photos! :)