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Learn about the history, attractions and hiking trails of Fushimi Inari Shrine, the most important shrine to Inari, the god of rice and foxes. Find out how to get there, when to visit and what to eat at this popular Kyoto landmark.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha (Japanese: 伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrine of the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.The shrine sits at the base of a mountain, also named Inari, which is 233 metres (764 ft) above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and take approximately 2 hours to walk up.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the most famous and iconic Inari shrine in Japan, with a history of over 1300 years and a mountain of 233m-high Inariyama. Learn about its enshrined deity, festivals, events, and the culture and practice of Inari Shintoism at this popular tourist attraction.
Learn about the history, deities and attractions of Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head of all Japan's Inari shrines. Explore the iconic tunnel of orange torii gates, sample fox-themed snacks and enjoy a hike up Mt. Inari.
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Learn about the history, features and etiquette of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, a popular shrine dedicated to the god of rice and sake in the 8th century. Explore the magical path of over 5000 orange torii gates, the statues of foxes and the graveyards along the way.
May 2, 2024 · Thu 25 Apr 2024. Check-out date. Fri 26 Apr 2024. Walking Tour: Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine features in our Private Walking Tour of Tofuku-ji Temple to Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine. English address: 68 Yabunouchi-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku. Japanese address: 伏見区深草藪之内町68.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is located on the west foot of Mt. Inari, the southernmost mountain of the Higashiyama Sanju-Roppo (36 mountain range). It is the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari-sha shrines located around Japan.
