Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) Tours
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One of Kyoto’s most sacred temples and among the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan, the Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) is dedicated to Inari, the God of rice. The shrine’s five magnificent temples lie at the foot of the Inari mountain, and thousands of red torii gates (the Senbon torii) mark the forested trails to the top.
The Basics
While it’s easy to explore the shrine on a self-guided walking tour, a tour guide can help you learn more about the historic temples, the Senbon torii, and the shrine’s many fox statues. A full-day Kyoto tour typically includes a stop at Fushimi Inari, along with other highlights like the Kinkaku-Ji temple (Golden Temple), Kiyomizu Temple, Gekkeikan Sake Brewery, and the Gion Tanto geisha district. It’s also possible to visit Kyoto and its shrines on a day trip from Osaka or Nara, or as part of a multi-day Japan itinerary from Tokyo.
Things to Know Before You Go
- If you plan on hiking to the mountaintop, wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
- The shrine is free, but carry cash if you want to leave a donation, make a wish, or have your fortune told.
- Some parts of the shrine are wheelchair accessible, but the climb to the mountaintop is via several flights of steps.
How to Get There
The Fushimi Inari Shrine is located in south-eastern Kyoto, around 2 miles (3.5 kilometers) south of Kyoto Station. The closest subway station, just a few minutes’ walk, is Fushimi Inari Station on the JR Nara Line.
When to Get There
Fushimi Inari is hugely popular and can get very crowded, especially on weekends and during holidays. To avoid the crowds, visit on a weekday in the late evening or an early morning.
Hiking to Mt. Inari-san
The dramatic red walkway of Senbon torii, which leads to the 764-foot (233-meter) peak of Mt. Inari-san, is one of Kyoto’s most impressive walks. Although the total distance is only 3 miles (5 kilometers), the path is mostly uphill and has lots of steps, so leave yourself plenty of time—around two or three hours is enough for the round trip. It’s a scenic route, dotted with shrines, prayer stacks, and other monuments, but the biggest reward is the view from the top, which looks out over southern Kyoto.
Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabu-no-uchi-cho, Kyoto, Kinki 612-0882, Japan
Admission: Free
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Sagano Romantic Train & Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha Day Tour
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Kyoto Cultural Forest, Shrine and Temple Tour with Options
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Highlights Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
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Kyoto Afternoon Tour - Fushimiinari Shrine & Kiyomizu Temple from Kyoto
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Fushimi Inari and Sake Tasting Tour
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Kyoto Early Bird Tour
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Kyoto Highlights 1 Day Trip - Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple from Kyoto
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Kyoto Food Walking Tour in Nishiki Market and Gion with Fushimi Inari shrine
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Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour
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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour
-Hike through a secret path into Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Even though there is Fushi-inari station, we start the tour from Tofukuji station because we enter Fushi-inari shrine from back side of main entrance.
-Journey into a secret bamboo forest
We will discover a natural bamboo forest, and a small Inari shrine hidden from tourists. Fushimi Inari's main entrance is hard to navigate due to a lot of people, but by walking through the mountains, we will see Fushimi Inari from a new perspective, away from the crowd.
-Return to civilization after a breathtaking view atop the mountains of Fushimi Inari
From here on, we will explore tourist areas on the way to the top of the mountain. Tour routes may vary, but it will end somewhere around the main shrine.
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
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【Fushimi inari shrine】A local born in Kyoto shares the secret path away tourists
【About me】
I grew up in Fushimi region and live near Fushimi Inari Taisha. So I know on Fushimi inari shrine since I was a boy. Now Fushimi Inari shrine is one of the most popular places to visit, but there are too many people around and it is like an amusement park. I would like you to feel the nature and peace here as the locals used to do. I am a local who knows this mountain's courses very well and many beautiful hiking paths are hidden, they are not on the official map. If you like to know secret places where are not crowded in Kyoto, feel free to ask me. Welcome your questions about Japan as well.
I also own my tour agency since 2011.
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Kyoto Late Bird tour
Explore three important tourist attractions in Kyoto on a half-day tour that starts in the afternoon. Go to Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Yasaka Pagoda, and Kennin-ji Temple, and see rows of torii gates, well-preserved old wooden buildings, and the first zen temple in Kyoto. You’ll also stroll through the Gion district, and have time for other activities before the tour begins.
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One Day Tour : Enjoy Kyoto to the fullest!
Take in the highlights of Kyoto in one day with a guide who shares insights into the city’s history and culture. Stroll through the picturesque Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and visit three important temples and shrines: Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Pavilion), Ryoan-ji temple—known for its Zen garden, and Fushimi Inari shrine—known for rows of bright orange torii gates. You’ll also walk into the Gion district where you might see a geisha.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Fushimi Jukkoku Boat Cruise
This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter. Take a stroll around the beautiful town of Fushimi, famous for its abundance of sake breweries.
You will visit the location that users of a travel website said they most want to visit in Japan--Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine. This spot is known for its thousands of brilliant red torii gates, called Senbon Torii.
Then Board a jukkoku boat and tour around a course of sake breweries and a beautiful waterfront area. Enjoy the scenery of the port town of Fushimi while gentle winds blow.
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Kyoto Fushimi Hidden Route Hiking & Soba Lunch
This is the original Fushimi hidden route tour.
The Guide used work as a porter of Mt Fushimi, who carry staffs such as Sake, shrine gate to the summit shrine. My relationship with Fushimi is more than 10 years.
Since We realized that many tourists just visited only main area (very busy and surface of it’s attraction ) and returned, We’ve started this tour since last year.
More than scenic Thousands of Red Gates, We’ll show you authentic holly spots, summit shrine, gate factory by alternative peaceful bamboo forest path.
Local people in the mountain will also welcome you.
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Morning Fushimi Inari Shrine & Kiyomizu Temple & Gion -small group walking tour
If you join a big group tour, you can't talk and discuss with a guide.
But this tour is a small group walking tour like a private tour.
(Max is only 8 people)
You can talk with a local professional guide easily.
You will visit 3 spots as follow.
-8:00 am Meetup at JR Kyoto Station
- Fushimi Inari Shrine (Thousand of Red Torii gate. You should visit early morning like this time)
- Kiyomizu Temple (Famous world heritage site)
- Gion district (Geisha town)
-13:00 pm Finish at Kawaramachi central area
**Caution**
1. This is NOT a Private tour.
2. The transportation fee, entrance fee, Lunch is NOT included in the price.
3. No pick-up service in this tour. Please come to the meeting point (JR Kyoto Station) bu yourself.
4. Under 4 years old is free.
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Kyoto Highlights Private Tour: Kinkakuji, Fushimi Inari Shrine, & Kiyomizudera
Explore the famous temples and shrines of Kyoto and learn about the history of Buddhism and Shintoism in Japan in your very own private guided tour. See Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple in northern Kyoto famous for it’s stunning gold leaf covered exterior. Step back in time as you walk through the thousands of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine. Discover the breathtaking views of Kiyomizudera Temple. Learn about the history of Kyoto and the lives and beliefs of the local people. Explore the spiritual side of Japan and book your TripleLights Kyoto private tour today.
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