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伏見稲荷大社entrance into the shrine. was a hot day, clear blue skies. vendors selling food, music
伏見稲荷大社
As stated, this is the 伏見稲荷大社. It is the head shrine of the kami Inari / 稲荷大神. This 神 is the head of foxes, fertility, rice, tea and sake, agriculture and industry, general prosperity and worldly success. 
The colors are brilliant and the craftsmanship is superb beyond belief. 
The trees, rock formations, and surrounding flora had an intensely soothing effect. The air was delightful. During my time, I lifted the OMOKARU stone and received a paper fortune.
The sunrays glittered. 木漏れ日
Walking through the 鳥居 was illuminating. There is a feeling of divine deities darting around and watching you, smiling. Very crowded
Ink shades of shadows. The canopy of trees. There was a small ice box with drinks and you could leave money for a nice refreshment. I took a breath here and had a nice cold drink in the shade surrounded by the kami. There were no humans around.
After visiting the shrines, I walked down into town and had a クリームソーダ. Super yummy and lovely after a long walk up the mountain, sweating.
I had a sweet tooth this day I suppose. Black sesame ice cream with tea.
Sitting under the bridge and watching people bicycle by. Mountains in the distance. People having cigarettes.
