The romon of Fushimi Inari Taisha is a splendid structure in the architectural style of the Momoyama Period, with vermilion-lacquered pillars and beams and exquisite carvings. The roof supporting the gate is of irimoya (gabled roof) construction, with beautiful curves that give the entire building a harmonious and dignified appearance. On either side of this gate are enshrined the statues of foxes, each of which is believed to be a messenger of the god Inari, with the addition of an ear of rice and a scroll, each representing the symbolic meaning of the Inari faith. This tower gate has a history of being built by a donation from Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Hideyoshi was a devout follower of the Inari faith and believed that he had received the blessings of the great god Inari as he lived through the turbulent times of the Warring States period. Therefore, he was actively involved in the development of Fushimi Inari Taisha, and as part of this effort, he supported the construction of the tower gate.