Sasuke Inari Shrine | Kamakura's Hidden Fox Paradise π¦β¨
Tucked behind Kamakura's tourist buzz, this secret tunnel of vermilion torii gates feels like stepping into a Ghibli film! πΈ Why Visit? 500+ mini torii gates winding up the hillside π (Perfect for moody photos!) Fox guardians everywhereβbring a coin for their offering boxes π¦π΄ Legend: Samurai Sasaki no Moritsuna prayed here before victory βοΈ πΈ Pro Tips Go sunrise/sunset for golden light through the gates π Pair with nearby Zeniarai Benten Shrine (money-washing ritual! πΈ) This shrine's origins trace back to Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of Japan's first shogunate! Here's the epic story: π Historical Drama Unfolds Yoritomo's father, Yoshitomo, failed a rebellion βοΈ Exiled as a child, Yoritomo dreamed of an old man ("Hidden Inari") urging him to defeat the Taira clan ππ¦ After victory, he built this shrine at the fox deity's sacred site π― The name "Sasuke" comes from Yoritomo's childhood nickname "Sasuke" πΆ πΈ Why Itβs Special 500+ mini torii gates wind like a crimson river π¨ Stone fox statues guard hidden nooks (whisper your wishes!) π£οΈπ« #KamakuraMagic #OffThePath
