Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha
伏見稲荷大社
The head shrine of Inari, the Shinto deity of rice, known for thousands of vermilion torii gates over trails climbing Mount Inari (233 m). A round trip to the summit takes about 2 to 3 hours.
Key facts
- Station
- Inari (JR Nara Line)1 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 2 h
- Hours
- Always open
- Website
- inari.jp/en
Tip
Go before 8:00 to walk the Senbon Torii with few people. Most visitors turn back at the Yotsutsuji intersection, 30 to 45 minutes up, where the view opens.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Fushimi. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$228 per night. Where to stay in Fushimi
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Temple Tofuku-ji 東福寺 A large Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1236 and known for its autumn colours seen from the covered Tsutenkyo bridge. Paid entry 1 h 10 min walk
- Temple Sanjusangen-do 三十三間堂 The popular name of Rengeo-in, founded in 1164. Paid entry 40 min 5 min walk
- Food Kyoto Ramen Koji 京都拉麺小路 A corridor of ramen shops on the 10th floor of the Kyoto Station building, south of the grand stairway, with shops serving regional styles of ramen from around Japan. Free entry 45 min 5 min walk
- Landmark Kyoto Station Building 京都駅ビル The station building opened in 1997 for the 1200th anniversary of Kyoto's founding and was designed by architect Hara Hiroshi. Free entry 45 min 1 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026