Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine - Helpful Travel Guide for Kyoto Visitors


Fushimi Inari Taisha is the shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku area in Kyoto.

The shrine located just outside on JR Inari Station (JR Nara line) at the base of a mountain also named as Inari.

This Fushimi Inari shrine complex includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines.

The main attractions at this Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto are endless Torii gates along trails.

Since early Japan, Merchants and manufacturers have traditionally worshipped the Inari shrine for good luck.

Each of the gate (torii) at this Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha is donated by Japanese businesses.

More useful information below in this Fushimi Inari Taisha travel guide for visitors to Kyoto, Japan.

 

Fushimi Inari Taisha Address

 

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

(Japanse Address - 伏見区深草藪之内町68)

 

Fushimi Inari Taisha Admission and Hours

Fushimi Inari Shrine Admission :

Free

Fushimi Inari Shrine Hours :

Open: Dawn to Dusk (Daily)

 

Getting to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto

 

From JR Kyoto station to Fushimi Inari Taisha :

- Take JR Nara line to Inari Station

- Exit Inari Station

- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is just across the road to Inari station main exit

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha

 

•This is an active Shrine and many Japanese come to pray so please be respectful when visiting.

• If planning to explore trails around complex then wear good shoes and bring water.

•   A convenience store is located just opposite the main gate of Shrine next to Inari Station.

• Visitors can spend anywhere from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours depending on interest.

 

Website

 

Visit the Fushimi Inari Taisha Website for tourist information
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