Discover these cute kitsune coloring pages inspired by the magical foxes of Japanese folklore! Enjoy two free printable designs featuring an adorable chibi kitsune, including a simple easy-to-color page and a charming scene with an ema wish plaque.
Both coloring pages are free to view and download as PNG files, making them perfect for a fun coloring activity at home. Choose your favorite kitsune design below and start coloring!
Free Printable Kitsune Coloring Pages
Choose from two free printable kitsune coloring pages below. Each design features a cute chibi kitsune with bold, clean lines and plenty of open space for easy and enjoyable coloring.
Cute Kitsune Coloring Page
This cute kitsune coloring page features a cheerful chibi fox sitting in a simple pose with its fluffy tail curled in front. With bold, clean outlines and large open spaces, this design is easy and relaxing to color for both kids and adults.
Kitsune with an Ema Wish Plaque Coloring Page
This charming kitsune coloring page features a cute chibi kitsune with an ema, a traditional Japanese wooden plaque used for writing wishes. The simple scene adds a touch of Japanese culture while keeping plenty of open space for fun and easy coloring.
What Is a Kitsune?
A kitsune is a fox from Japanese folklore that is often associated with intelligence, supernatural abilities, and transformation. In traditional stories, kitsune can be playful tricksters, mysterious spirits, or helpful beings, depending on the tale.
Kitsune are also closely associated with Inari, a Japanese deity connected with rice, prosperity, and agriculture. Foxes are traditionally regarded as messengers of Inari, and fox statues can often be seen at Inari shrines in Japan.
Over time, kitsune have become popular characters in Japanese stories, art, and modern culture. The kitsune in these coloring pages is a cute and friendly chibi version inspired by this fascinating folklore.
About These Kitsune Coloring Pages
These free kitsune coloring pages are designed for easy printing and coloring at home. Each page is provided as a high-quality PNG file with clean black line art on a white background.
The pages are sized at 8.5 × 11 inches (US Letter), 2550 × 3300 pixels, and 300 dpi. You can print them on standard US Letter paper or adjust your printer settings to fit another paper size.
These coloring pages are available for personal use. Please see the Shima Artworks Terms of Use for full usage details.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitsune Coloring Pages
Are these kitsune coloring pages free?
Yes. These kitsune coloring pages are free to view, download, and print for personal use. Please see the Shima Artworks Terms of Use for full usage details.
How can I download the kitsune coloring pages?
Click the “View & Download PNG” link below the coloring page you want. The full-size PNG image will open in your browser, where you can save it to your device for printing.
What does “kitsune” mean in Japanese folklore?
“Kitsune” means “fox” in Japanese. In Japanese folklore, foxes are often associated with supernatural abilities, transformation, and cleverness. They also have a strong connection with Inari, whose fox messengers are commonly represented at Inari shrines.
Can I print these kitsune coloring pages on A4 paper?
Yes. Although the coloring pages are designed at US Letter size, you can print them on A4 paper by selecting a setting such as “Fit to Page” or “Fit to Printable Area” in your printer options. The exact setting may vary depending on your printer.
Enjoy Your Kitsune Coloring Pages
We hope you enjoy bringing these cute kitsune coloring pages to life with your favorite colors! Whether you choose the simple sitting kitsune or the charming scene with an ema wish plaque, have fun making each page your own.
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