Fushimi Inari Station

Red pillars and red fences standing side by side. Is this a shrine or station? If you got off the station, you may be confusing. This is so characteristic station in Keihan railway line. Yes! The reason why there are red pillars and red fences is that it is the nearest station of Fushimi Inari shrine.
I seldom leave the ticket gate of this station except for visiting Fushimi Inari shrine. I only stop over at this station to change trains to get off at Tofukuji station (Only a local train or semi-​express train stops at Tofukuji station).
I saw some foreigners get off at this Fushimi Inari station, because Fushimi Inari shrine especially appeals to foreigners. I don’t know the reason. Why do they prefer this inconvenient shrine aloof from bustling and popular Kawaramachi, Gion, or Arashiyama area. I was surprised to read many foreigners’ reviews about this shrine on Unilocal.It takes about 7 minutes walk from the station to the shrine. Along the pathway of the shrine shops or restaurants providing local popular foods or souvenirs stand side by side. It becomes another pastime during your stay in Kyoto.