We pass through the large Torii gate at the entrance to the sanctuary, separating the living world from the spirits world. We then pass through the Romon tower, where the two guardians of the place welcome us.

We arrive at the main hall, the Honden, where we can greet the goddess Inari, the mistress of the place. Inari is the goddess of rice and harvests, and by extension the protector of trade. Her guardian animal is the fox.

We climb the mountain via its maze of stairs. This is the highlight of the visit: the whole path is dotted with these 10,000 torii gates, which make the place famous. It is an opportunity for us to recharge our batteries and to be amazed by the scenery.

We arrive at Mount Inari's observatory, which overlooks all of Kyoto. The climb was well worth it! We have the opportunity to take beautiful pictures and to rest from this very sporty climb. After that, we can go back down to the main hall... or, for the most daring, continue to the top.