Last spring I visited the Kansai Region of Japan for a whirlwind five day tour of Wakayama , Kyoto , Nara , and Osaka . Along the way I stopped at Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社 ), one of the most popular and photogenic attractions in Kyoto. I seldom engage in conventional tourism but couldn’t resist the sight of thousands of torii leading up the mountainside. Here are a few photos from my time there.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 03:59 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 9Shutter Speed 1/320 sec Focal Length 18.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 14.7 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
The giant torii at the entrance to Fushimi Inari Taisha.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:03 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 7.1Shutter Speed 1/200 sec Focal Length 31.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 13.3 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Ornate details on one of the main buildings at the bottom of the hill.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:00 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 6.3Shutter Speed 1/160 sec Focal Length 38.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 12.6 EV Original Size 1280 × 1920
Like a fox. Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:13 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 6.3Shutter Speed 1/160 sec Focal Length 18.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 12.6 EV Original Size 1280 × 1920
Write your wish on a tiny torii. Such shrines can be seen all over the hillside in different sizes and configurations.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:58 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/125 sec Focal Length 18.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 11.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Beautiful gates and stone lanterns in the shade of the forest.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:11 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 4.5Shutter Speed 1/80 sec Focal Length 24.0 mm ISO 400 Exposure Value 10.7 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Thousands of torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:59 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5Shutter Speed 1/100 sec Focal Length 18.0 mm ISO 400 Exposure Value 11.3 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Deep in the woods. Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:12 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/125 sec Focal Length 26.0 mm ISO 160 Exposure Value 11.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
The hillside is covered with places where you can place little totems for good luck or other purposes.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:00 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 8Shutter Speed 1/250 sec Focal Length 18.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 14.0 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:04 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 7.1Shutter Speed 1/200 sec Focal Length 18.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 13.3 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:17 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/60 sec Focal Length 55.0 mm ISO 1600 Exposure Value 10.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:04 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 7.1Shutter Speed 1/200 sec Focal Length 20.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 13.3 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:25 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 7.1Shutter Speed 1/200 sec Focal Length 20.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 13.3 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:24 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/125 sec Focal Length 26.0 mm ISO 400 Exposure Value 11.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:26 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/60 sec Focal Length 55.0 mm ISO 1800 Exposure Value 10.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:28 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/125 sec Focal Length 18.0 mm ISO 180 Exposure Value 11.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
A beautiful lake about halfway up the hillside.
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:43 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/125 sec Focal Length 19.0 mm ISO 320 Exposure Value 11.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Twin torii tunnels. Choose your own adventure!
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:43 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 3.5Shutter Speed 1/60 sec Focal Length 22.0 mm ISO 720 Exposure Value 9.5 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:44 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 3.5Shutter Speed 1/60 sec Focal Length 22.0 mm ISO 900 Exposure Value 9.5 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 04:10 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 5.6Shutter Speed 1/125 sec Focal Length 38.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 11.9 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280
Date Captured May 6th, 2014 at 05:45 UTC Camera NIKON D3100 Lens AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II Aperture ƒ / 6.3Shutter Speed 1/160 sec Focal Length 34.0 mm ISO 100 Exposure Value 12.6 EV Original Size 1920 × 1280