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Sight Fushimi, Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha

A sight in Fushimi, Kyoto, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi, Kyoto
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Why go

Thousands of vermilion torii gates climbing Mount Inari behind the main shrine.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Kyoto, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Kiyomizu-dera, 3.0 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Fushimi
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Kyoto, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kiyomizu-dera

    Hillside temple with a wooden stage over the trees and views across the city.

    Sight · 3.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Pontocho Alley

    Narrow lantern-lit lane of restaurants and bars along the Kamo River.

    Drinks · 4.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Hanamikoji Street

    Gion's main lane of wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko are sometimes seen at dusk.

    Sight · 4.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Nishiki Market

    Covered five-block food market for pickles, tamagoyaki, tofu and knives.

    Food · 4.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

    Sake brewer's museum in Fushimi's old brewing district, with a tasting at the end.

    Drinks · 4.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Philosopher's Path

    Canal-side walk lined with cherry trees between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji.

    Outdoors · 6.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Fushimi Inari Taisha is a stop on our Japan Golden Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Kyoto

Another curated sight in Kyoto. See the full Kyoto guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kyoto run from 7°C in January to 31°C in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Fushimi Inari Taisha itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Kyoto from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kyoto weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
Coordinates
34.96769, 135.77919
Destination
Kyoto, Japan

Fushimi Inari Taisha: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fushimi Inari Taisha?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Fushimi Inari Taisha. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Start by 7am; crowds thin past the Yotsutsuji viewpoint.

Is Fushimi Inari Taisha free?

Yes, we list Fushimi Inari Taisha as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Fushimi Inari Taisha?

Fushimi Inari Taisha is at 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fushimi Inari Taisha?

Fushimi Inari Taisha appears on Japan Golden Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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