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#89 Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan

About this stone

This mountain holds a special place in the hearts of those who've climbed it. The ascent feels otherworldly, and there's something about the atmosphere here that settles deep in your core—a spiritual quality that makes the journey unforgettable. The forested slopes are lined with thousands of vermillion torii gates, a stunning visual progression that shifts the experience with each step upward. Reaching the summit offers not just physical achievement but a sense of connection to something larger. Those who've returned have left a penguin stone near the top, tucked between the numbered markers that guide visitors along the path.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #89 hidden at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan (photo 2 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #89 hidden at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan (photo 3 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #89 hidden at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan (photo 4 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #89 hidden at Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan (photo 5 of 5)

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34.9672261, 135.785444

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Stone Details

  • Stone Number #89
  • Type 🐧 Standard
  • Status Active
  • City Kyoto
  • Country Japan
  • Placed Date 28 May 2024
  • Hidden by @lk_lh_15

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