Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kyoto
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
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Neighborhood: Southern Kyoto
Southern Kyoto has a reserved air. Though the Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of Kyoto's major tourist attractions, the surrounding nature, parks, gardens, temples, and shrines provide less-visited spaces for strolling and reflection. The Fushimi Inari Shrine itself is made up of 32,000 sub-shrines, and the mountain they are dotted across beckons hikers, picnickers, and lovers of the outdoors. Many of the mountain's off-set paths aren't frequented by tourists, and the mountain's serenity can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Southern Kyoto is the place to enjoy being outside, and to pay your respects to the ancient architecture and gods of the land that are celebrated here.
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,692 contributions
One of my Favorites!
Sep 2021
The Fushimi Inari Shrine was probably my favorite one in Kyoto. It is a bit out of the way compared to some of the others, but well worth it. I rented bikes in Kyoto and there was a nice trail leading to the area. This shrine was so much fun to explore and it was massive. You can literally spend a half day here wandering the shrine and hiking. Of course, the highlight is the thousand Torri Gates. You can get incredible photos here. This shrine tends to get crowded even early in the day. I can't imagine what it is like during the height of tourist season.
Written September 17, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jonathan Sexton
Sneads Ferry, NC284 contributions
Favorite part of our trip!
Sep 2021 • Couples
This was by far my favorite attraction during the whole trip. Well as far as temples are concerned. Be prepared for a nice hike as it’s 12,00 steps to the top of Mt. Anari that whole place is just so stunning though.
Written September 10, 2021
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Louie Boracay
Boracay, Philippines103 contributions
My favorite place in the whole of Kyoto
Oct 2020 • Couples
I love mountain hiking and this is the perfect place we go up in the mountain and see the beautiful Tory gates in the middle of the forest there are a lot of tourist but when you climb in above the mountain you will find yourself alone and you will be able to feel the holiness of the place
Written September 1, 2021
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Srikanth
Toronto, Canada54 contributions
Mesmerizing experience
Sep 2020
One of my favorites in Japan trip is this temple with hundreds of Inaris all along the hill taking you uptop. There are multiple stops along the way so you can plan where to stop and return instead of going all the way.
Its just mesmerizing experience walking through the infinite Orange Inaris.
Must visit.
Visited Oct 2018
Its just mesmerizing experience walking through the infinite Orange Inaris.
Must visit.
Visited Oct 2018
Written August 21, 2021
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Luxury Hotel Lover & Critic
Tokyo, Japan601 contributions
Photogenic!
Jul 2021
Best place to bring your foreigners friend because this is a major Japan scene for them. Nice spot for video taking as well.
Written August 16, 2021
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Simon H
Salisbury, UK407 contributions
The early bird………
Oct 2020
Visited here Oct 2019 during rugby world cup. Bring sensible shoes for the climb up to the top. Also bring your own water. The walk up is not difficult and there are plenty of stopping points to take in the views and surroundings. We went very early just before 07:00hrs to avoid the crowds, which worked a treat. As you go to leave the shrine keep to the right and you pass a school and come to a lovely cafe on the side of a pond. We had breakfast here which was lovely.
Written August 14, 2021
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Celyn T
Luzon, Philippines83 contributions
Beautiful with less people
Aug 2021 • Friends
This is a beautiful place with less people.
Walking by the torii gates was a great experience especially your walking pace isn't dictated by the other visitors.
Since this is an outdoor tourist destination, it's better that you bring an umbrella as protection for either the sun or the rain.
Walking by the torii gates was a great experience especially your walking pace isn't dictated by the other visitors.
Since this is an outdoor tourist destination, it's better that you bring an umbrella as protection for either the sun or the rain.
Written August 6, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Grace Florensia
Kuta, Indonesia7 contributions
13 May 2017 visit Fushimi-Inari Temple in Japan
Aug 2021 • Friends
"Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain also named Inari which is 233 metres above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometers and takes approximately 2 hours to walk up.
Since early Japan, Inari was seen as the patron of business, and merchants and manufacturers have traditionally worshipped Inari. Each of the torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha is donated by a Japanese business. First and foremost, though, Inari is the god of rice.
This popular shrine is said to have as many as 32,000 sub-shrines (bunsha (分社)) throughout Japan." ⛩⛩⛩
Since early Japan, Inari was seen as the patron of business, and merchants and manufacturers have traditionally worshipped Inari. Each of the torii at Fushimi Inari Taisha is donated by a Japanese business. First and foremost, though, Inari is the god of rice.
This popular shrine is said to have as many as 32,000 sub-shrines (bunsha (分社)) throughout Japan." ⛩⛩⛩
Written August 6, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Barbara G
Aachen, Germany63 contributions
Spiritual and physical experience!
Aug 2020 • Solo
I was there during the summer and It felt like being in another world. Immerse in spirituality and nature. Worth visiting! Please note: there are a lot of stairs to climb.
Written July 29, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Vicky Silve
Abbadia Lariana, Italy297 contributions
Maybe the most famous…
Apr 2021
Who doesn’t know this Kyoto temple, maybe the most famous one of the ancient capital city of Japan? If you’ve read the book or watched the movie “Memoirs of a Geisha” you will surely remember the main character running through the torii. A must-do experience!
Written July 6, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Is the shrine free to visit or do you need to pay the entrance fee for it? If so, can I used Osaka Amazing Pass with it?
Justus O
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan10 contributions
Free entry for Fushimi Inari shrine.
J cos
Toshima, Japan
How do i buy ticket from tokyo. Bullet train or bus. I searched online but it didn’t say how to buy it (like from tokyo station or shinagawa station) I don’t know where to start. Thanks
Ashley K
Dallas, TX72 contributions
I would definitely take the bullet train. I got the Japan rail pass, which was extremely helpful. So would recommend that!
looking for a local tour guide to plan for our 7 days trip in japan..any recommendation ?
Rain
Makati, Philippines55 contributions
I suggests:
1) Book a hotel/hostel near the subway station
2) Rent a wifi or buy a 4G wifi Sim. Google map is so useful and accurate wherever you are in Japan.
3) Buy an unli subway pass/ticket online prior to your flight to Japan. You cannot get an unlipass at the station. It is only offered for tourist prior to your trip.
BrianLy
Philadelphia, PA90 contributions
The opening times info on TripAdvisor shows 24hours a day. Is this site actually accessible at 4-5am, and are there any photography restrictions (like no tripods)? I like to take photos and hit a location super early to either get a good spot or take long exposure shots.
Aims1e
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
Yes it’s open 24 hours a day, you probably don’t need to get there that early, but if you’re there before 7-8am you’ll get great photos without the crowds. I got there for about 7:30am and there were probably 40 people at shrine, most being runners going for an early morning run.
Que tren va a allí desde la estación central de kyoto
Di_Blackorchid
Andorra la Vella, Andorra416 contributions
Hola!
Coges la linea amarilla cubierta por el Jr Pass: linea Nara. Salida en Inara Station. Si la buscas en google maps con ambas estaciones ( Kyoto station/inari Station) puedes ver la hora y hacer un itinerario. Para ver los Torii te recomiendo salir bien pronto!
Un saludo!
jillybeeean
San Diego, CA
Hello! Planning on getting here at 7am then going all the way up.. would there be time to do anything else after getting back down? Any recommendations? Thanks!
Happiness774820
Los Angeles, CA22 contributions
Took my wife and I about 3 hours going to the top and back down but we're avid hikers and stopped only a few times. The hike does get rather tiring since it's alot of stairs.
Get there early because you'll beat the crowds and have alot of great solo pics of the shrines.
It got insanely packed when we got back down.
I'm not sure if it was an event thing or if it's always there but when we got back down to the entrance there were rows and rows of food stalls so we got to try different kinds of food. Great plus to our experience.
I mean no disrespect when I say this because this is a great and beautiful place to visit BUT when you get to the top, don't expect some 360 panoramic view. You won't get any. So just a heads-up the top is just the top and you'll be coming back down, however, the journey to the top was totally worth it. Beautiful scenic hike.
Tahlia C
Armadale, Australia
Do I have to buy a ticket just to explore the shrine on my own? I understand that the tours cost money but is that the only way I can see it, or are you able to just go and visit the shrine for free? Thank you!
tan sonia
Singapore, Singapore87 contributions
It’s free to visit! And you definitely don’t need a tour to get there, just get to the closest stations ( I don’t remember the names) but you can rely on google maps, it’s really accurate. Hope that helps!
irevale90
3 contributions
Ciao, dovrei andare lì dopo metà aprile. Mi sapreste dire che temperatura fa lì? salendo in cima presumo ci sia più freddo e bisogna capire come vestirsi. Grazie
Claudio M
Paris, France12 contributions
Ciao Irene. Kyoto ha un clima molto simile al nostro nord Italia quindi non ti aspettare grande freddo ma neanche tanto caldo dopo metà Aprile
Piuttosto vedrai tutta la fioritura dei ciliegi (sakura) che è fantastica
Per quanto riguarda il Santuario (Shrine) Fushimi Inari, non stiamo parlando di una montagna ma di una collinetta la cui cima si raggiunge in 10-15 minuti. Quindi la temperatura che c’è in basso la trovi praticamente anche in cima.
Io consigliavo di non fermarsi e andare in cima perché sotto la gente (che è pigra) si affolla alle prime serie di “tori” (le serie di pali e archi rosso-arancione tipici dei santuari shintoisti) e quindi è praticamente fare una bella foto se non con mille persone intorno, mentre salendo la collina si trovano queste serie di tori praticamente con pochissima gente (oltre alla natura ed i boschi intorno) e l’emozione è davvero grande.
Se poi ci andrai la mattina presto in una giornata di bel sole... magnifico.
Se hai bisogno qualcos’altro fammi sapere!
Frequently Asked Questions about Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 116 Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine:
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Highlights Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide (From $23.97)
- One Day Tour : Enjoy Kyoto to the fullest! (From $152.78)
- Private Highlights of Kyoto Tour (From $213.89)
- Kyoto Early Bird Tour (From $126.18)
- Kyoto One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private (From $178.00)
- Hotels near Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine:
- (0.12 mi) Kyomachiya Inari
- (0.16 mi) Guesthouse Meguri Inari
- (0.20 mi) Kyoto Fushimi Inn
- (0.22 mi) Ryokan Karatachi
- (0.23 mi) Inari Ohan
- Restaurants near Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine:
- (0.02 mi) Shiojiken
- (0.03 mi) Maeda no Baby Castella Fushimiinari
- (0.11 mi) Vermillion - espresso bar & info.
- (0.09 mi) Fushimi Inari Sando Chaya
- (0.12 mi) Vermillion - cafe.
- Attractions near Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine:
- (0.00 mi) Shindomitokusha Honbu
- (0.00 mi) Shogun Bosatsu
- (0.01 mi) Kyoto Isｓhu Trail, Higahiyama Fuahimi Inari Course
- (0.02 mi) Azumamaro Shrine
- (0.03 mi) Kyoto Kyoto