Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Kyoto , History religion
- 29 Aug, 2025
Perhaps the single most impressive sight in all of Kyoto, bar none, Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine is the most important shrine in the entire city. Don’t miss it!
[Red Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine]
It’s hard to describe Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine as a mere Shinto Shrine. That’s like describing the Notre Dame as a chapel. The fact is, Fushimi-Inari is an entire world of shrines and shrine gates spread across an entire mountain in Southeast Kyoto. We’re willing to rank this as the single most impressive and important spot in all of Kyoto.
If you want to spend time fully exploring this magical place, I’ve written a detailed guide to hiking Fushimi-Inari-Taisha shrine.
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
Opening hours:
Dawn to dusk
Admission:
Free
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
5min walk from Inari Station, JR Nara line
10min walk from Fushimi Inari Station, Keihan line
Nearest Hotels:
Check availability and pricing for hotels near to
Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine on
Agoda.com.
Telephone: 561-1551
Website: Official Website (Japanese)
Near To Here:
Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine is located in Southeast
Kyoto. See our complete list of things to do in
Southeast Kyoto, including places to eat,
nightlife and places to stay.
Where Is This Place Located?
- Open the Kyoto map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Kyoto Walking Tour: Tofuku-ji Temple to Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide.
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