Known as the setting for Japan's most famous folk tale, "The legend of Momotaro," Kibi Plain features a number of burial mounds created more than 1500 years earlier. Saijo Inari ands its enormous O-torii (the gate at the temple's entrance) standing 27 meters tall, situated on the mountainside overlooking the plain, offeres one of the most eye-catching scenes found in this lush countryside.

The official name of the temple is "Saijo Inari-san Myokyo-ji." Because torii are symbols of shrines, the torii at Saijo Inari makes this temple a rare example of the religions of ancient Japan. Every year 3 million people visit this temple, where "Saijo Kyo-o Daibosatsu," believed rensponsible for prosperity in business and good harvests, is worshipped.


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