The most visually fascinating feature of Fushimi Inari Taisha is Senbon Torii, meaning thousands of gates. Estimates vary, but there are over 10,000 of these bright vermillion gates lined side-by-side winding to the top of Mount Inari. Worshippers and businesses have donated them to the shrine since the Edo period beginning in 1603. These gifts are accompanied by a substantial money contribution to the shrine.
