Fushimi Inari-taisha Torii Gates, Kyoto, Japan, founded 711 AD — Thousands of vermilion torii gates donated by businesses and individuals line a 4-kilometer mountain trail dedicated to Inari, deity of rice and prosperity. The gates are inscribed with the donor name and date, creating a living record of commercial and personal devotion spanning centuries.
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