This post explains the popular souvenir of Fushimi Inari. It’s the Senbei(the rice cracker) of “Sohonke Inariya”.
I need to tell you this fact first.
The author of this article is familiar with Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, but I’m not good at English. I’m writing this article using the Internet translation service.
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Information of “Sohonke Inariya”
“Sohonke Inariya” is in the back approaching of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
This is the entrance of the back approaching of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. This torii is a landmark.
When you walk about this road for about 1 minute, you’ll arrive at “Sohonke Inariya”. This is the appearance of the souvenir shop.
- Address of “Sohonke Inariya”
- 612-0806 Kyoto Prefecture Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Fukakusakaido-cho 2
- Map of “Sohonke Inariya”
- Business hours of “Sohonke Inariya”
- 8:30〜17:30
- Regular holiday of “Sohonke Inariya”
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- 1st every month
- Friday (except holidays)
In Fushimi Inari there are several shops closed on Friday.
The Kitsune Senbei(The fox-shaped rice crackers)
The Kitsune Senbei are sold in such a box.
This rice cracker has the shape of a fox face, which is the symbol of Inari shrine.
This rice cracker imitates “faces of foxes” sold at Fushimi Inari.”
Price of the Kitsune Senbei
There are two sizes for the Kitsune Senbei.
Small size
- 3 pieces entered 400 yen
- 6 pieces entered 750 yen
- 10 pieces entered 1,200 yen
Big size
- 5 pieces entered 1,200 yen
The Chichai Kitsune Senbei(The fox-shaped small rice crackers)
It tastes like cookies rather than rice crackers. Perhaps Westerners may prefer this taste.
This look is also cute!
Price of the Chichai Kitsune Senbei
This sweets are only sold in 7 pieces.
- 7 pieces entered 500 yen
The Tsuji-uranai Senbei(The fortune card entered)
I have to introduce you another special souvenir. That is this “Tsuji-uranai Senbei”.
This is very interesting shape! It’s like a bell that is held in Fushimi Inari Thaisha shrine.
It’s still early for you to be surprised. There is an amazing trick in this rice cracker.
When you split this rice cracker in half,
“Omikuku” comes out from inside! “Omikuji” is the fortune card, there are predictions of what happens in the future of you.
Price of the Tsuji-uranai Senbei
If you buy 10 pieces, you can enjoy like the lottery at the party!
Small size
- 1 piece entered 120 yen
- 5 pieces entered 450 yen
- 10 pieces entered 900 yen
Summary of this article
This post explains the popular souvenir of Fushimi Inari. It’s the Senbei(the rice cracker) of “Sohonke Inariya”.
- “Sohonke Inariya” is in the back approaching of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
- “Sohonke Inariya” sells souvenirs like Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine.
- Recommended souvenirs are “The Kitsune Senbei” “The Chichai Kitsune Senbei” “The Tsuji-uranai Senbei”.
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