Guardian of the Gates

A stone Kitsune fox stands guard at the historic Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto, Japan. Serving as a sacred messenger for the Shinto deity Inari, this statue protects the shrine grounds. The vivid red bib denotes a traditional votive offering placed by devotees seeking divine favor and prosperity. This guardian overlooks the iconic vermilion torii gates, anchoring the deep spiritual heritage of this ancient site.

Details

Camera & Exposure

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M3
Lens: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Aperture: 45/10
Shutter: 1/640
Focal Length: 410/10
Flash: 16
White Balance: 1
Exposure Program: 4
Metering: 5

Image

Dimensions: 2000 × 1333 px
Date Taken: July 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
GPS: 34°58'5.7"N 135°46'42.1"E

Keywords

Bib fox Fushimi Inari Japan Japanese architecture moss Pilgrimage Shrine sightseeing statue Temple grounds torii gates tourist travel trees

IPTC Metadata

Location

City: Kyoto
State/Province: Kyoto
Country: Japan
Location: Fushimi-ku

Credits

Author: Evgeny Drokov
Title: Freelance Photographer
Copyright: (c) Evgeny Drokov, edrokov@gmail.com

Content

Headline: Guardian of the Gates
Title: Guardian of the Gates

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