---
title: Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
author: James Blake Wiener
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7918/fushimi-inari-shrine-in-kyoto-japan/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

_Authored by [James Blake Wiener](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jbw288/)_

## Image File

[![Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/7918.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/7918.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Fushimi [Inari](https://www.worldhistory.org/Inari/) Shrine near Kyoto ([Heiankyo](https://www.worldhistory.org/Heiankyo/)), [Japan](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Japan/) is the largest and most important shrine dedicated to Inari, the [Shinto](https://www.worldhistory.org/Shinto/) [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) of rice and prosperity. The shrine was founded in 711 CE by the Hata clan and moved from its original location on Mt. Inari to its present location near Kyoto in the 9th century CE.

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## About the Author

James Blake Wiener has a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswiener)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 12). Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7918/fushimi-inari-shrine-in-kyoto-japan/>
### Chicago
Wiener, James Blake. "Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 12, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7918/fushimi-inari-shrine-in-kyoto-japan/>.
### MLA
Wiener, James Blake. "Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Jan 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7918/fushimi-inari-shrine-in-kyoto-japan/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [James Blake Wiener](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jbw288/ "User Page: James Blake Wiener"), published on 12 January 2018. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon this content non-commercially, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.