Fushimi Inari
Well knownA Kyoto shrine whose thousand vermilion gates climb the hill behind the main hall.
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- Best time
- Early morning, any month except the wettest days
- How long
- 1–2 hours if you climb
- Rough cost
- Free to enter. Budget ¥1,000–2,000 if you eat nearby.
Costs reviewed 2026-08-30. Fares and hotel prices are approximate. Check them before you go.
How to get there
JR Nara line to Inari station. The shrine gate is across the road.
Where to stay
Stay in Kyoto, not on the mountain. Gion and the station area are practical.
What to eat
Inari sushi and tea at the shops along the approach. Eat a real meal back in the city.
Before you go
- At opening time you can walk the lower gates almost alone.