Night Trip to Inari Shrine

This time , i have  a short notice business Trip to Japan again. My destination is at Japan 4th largest City  Kyoto .Having  heard some urban legend , about paranormal and haunted activity during twilight hour at  Fushimi Inari-Taisha  shrine. I have decided  to investigate whether there are some hidden secret or  un- explained  phenomenon happening after the sun set at Inari Shrine

Introduction about the Inari Shrine

The Shrine  located  southern of Kyoto, and  is famous for her thousands of   Torii gates  trailing from its main  shrine building , deep into the forest  going up the Mountain .Along the way  you will see a lot of  Kitsune  statue . For your information ” Kitsune ” means Fox in Japanese , and Kitsune serve as the messenger to God Inari. The first gate you will see before entering the Shrine is the Romon Gate donated by   Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Journey Start behind the shrine  after the  SenBon Torri Gate , where thousand s of Torri gates donated by individuals or Companies.

• Couple who reached  10 thousand steps to the shrine during night time will not be seen again.
• Children who entered the twilight realm will be never be seen and will suffer Partial loss Memory , shock , an psychological illness if return.
• Paranormal Activities ( ghost)
• People lost their ways in the woods
• People disappear cause by something supernatural.
• Fox spirit

How to Get There

• Taxi  – If you stay somewhere near in Kyoto Train station , it will cost you around 1500 to 1700 Yen to get there.
• Metro– At the Kyoto Station, take the JR Line to Inari  station . It is  just 2 station after.

What to Prepare

As i am entering the Shrine in the Middle of the night alone , i prepare the below just in case something happen to me

• Torch Light
• Food
• Water
• Notified your  Hotel reception ( Very Important ), friend , colleague  or family that you are going there. Ask them to call for a search party just in case you did not return during day time.( I am Serious!! :-))
• Umbrella
• Jacket
• Taxi Number
• Charge your HP full
• Back Up Battery ( i forgot this)

Entering the Shrine

Entering the Shrine you will be greeted by the first Torii Gates .

The Majestic Inari Shrine

The Prayer Hall

 

 

Proceeding Forward

The Guardian

The Map Route

After the Guardian , you will see a sign Board showing the Map Route to guide your way from the bottom of the Shrine towards Uphill .there will be  10000 Steps , and will take you approximate 1.5 ( if fast) to 3 hour to complete till the top.

Your Journey Begin here!!

Entering the gate, at this time  . you might  encounter some dare devil tourist , but as you venture deep into the mountain , you can hardly see any human like being around.So Good Luck

Some Footage , what is like walking in the Dark

The further you walk , you will hardly seen any human. you will be accompanied by the squeaking sound of the wind, bugs, and the silent wind of the night.

I was unable to film all  my adventures footage as my battery is running low. As i planned to reserve my phone batt to call for a taxi.

 

 

The End of Journey

I did not actually complete my journey to the Top of the hill , as  the rain is getting more and more heavier , which force me to abandon my journey.

So far i am grateful that i come back in one piece , and i did not encounter any Paranormal or ghost like Spirit .

Check out my visit to Nagoya Castle here