The Saru is judging me, and honestly? I deserve it. Stress sent me back into bad eating habits, but setbacks happen. Time to get back on track—before the Saru starts haunting my dreams.

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto was more than a physical challenge—it was a personal and spiritual milestone. From shrine foxes (inari) to sweeping views of Kyoto, and a thousand vermillion torii, here’s what made this journey unforgettable.