Some of the tiny fox shrines have MANY tiny torii.
As you climb the mountain the crowds thin away to nothing. Leaving you alone with the torii and rustling leaves.
The Torii Tunnel usually has a large crowd at the beginning. It steadily thins out as you continue up the path and people give up after realizing that the tunnel actually a hike up a mountain.
For people who plan to visit someday just a heads up. It’s a mountain hike. Wear comfy shoes and bring a water bottle.
Guardian fox statues often carry scrolls, balls, or rice in their mouth. This one at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine has a key which is rather uncommon.