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Fushimi Inari-taisha is one of Kyoto's most iconic and visited landmarks. Famous for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates that wind up Mount Inari, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, prosperity, and business.
The shrine dates back to 711 AD and is the head shrine of over 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan. The iconic torii gates, known as "Senbon Torii" (thousands of torii), were donated by individuals and businesses as offerings to the deity.
The trail behind the main shrine winds through the entire mountain, passing smaller shrines, stone fox statues, and peaceful forest areas. While the full hike takes 2-3 hours, you can turn back at any point.
Highlights
Experience the magic of this ancient Shinto shrine.
Senbon Torii
The famous path of thousand vermilion torii gates
Mountain hike
2-hour round trip to the summit at 233m
Fox statues
Kitsune (fox) statues throughout as messengers of Inari
Open 24 hours
Unlike most shrines, Fushimi Inari is open around the clock. Visit at dawn or dusk for magical lighting and fewer crowds.
How to get there
From Kyoto Station
Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Inari Station. The journey takes just 5 minutes. The shrine entrance is immediately outside the station!
From Osaka
Take the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Line from Osaka Station to Kyoto Station (about 30 minutes). Then transfer to the JR Nara Line to Inari Station (5 minutes).
From Nara
Take the JR Nara Line from Nara Station directly to Inari Station. The journey takes about 35 minutes with no transfers required.
Admission to Fushimi Inari-taisha is completely free. The shrine is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. JR Inari Station is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Visitor tips
Visit Fushimi Inari with your JR Pass
Get your Japan Rail Pass and explore Fushimi Inari and all of Kyoto's incredible temples and shrines.