Guardians of Inari

These stone Kitsune fox statues stand guard at a sacred Japanese shrine. As messengers of the Shinto deity Inari, they embody prosperity and successful harvests. Worshippers dress the statues in vibrant red bibs as a ritual offering to seek protection, good fortune, and spiritual favor. By honoring these guardians, visitors participate in a deep-rooted tradition of reverence and gratitude within the heart of Japan.

Details

Camera & Exposure

Camera: SONY ILCE-7M3
Lens: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
Aperture: 56/10
Shutter: 1/640
Focal Length: 700/10
Flash: 16
White Balance: 1
Exposure Program: 4
Metering: 5

Image

Dimensions: 2000 × 1320 px
Date Taken: July 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
GPS: 34°58'12.6"N 135°46'41.5"E

Keywords

Bell foliage fox historical site Japan Japanese architecture Kitsune Pilgrimage Red bib sculpture Shinto shrine Shrine visiting Spiritual grounds Stone statue Temple grounds Textile travel Yodarekake

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: Guardians of Inari
Title: Guardians of Inari

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