It is also popular among overseas travelers, and has been selected first in the list of "the ranking of the popular sightseeing spots among foreign tourists in Japan" by the world's largest travel website announced in June 2018 for the fifth consecutive year!
☆OPEN HOURS☆ April to end of October: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November to early December: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Early December to end of March: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
☆ADMISSION☆ Admission to the grounds is free of charge.
Senbon Torii Gate
The highlight of such a popular Fushimi Inari Shrine is "Senbon Torii". The sight of vermilion-painted torii gates in a row is so great! The practice of offering a torii gate by people has spread since the Edo period, with the wish. It is surprising that about 10,000 torii gates are now continued! You can see that they are lined up without any gaps.Everywhere you walk along the grounds, you will encounter the fox, the messenger of Inari God. In front of the main gate, there is a pair of "Koma fox," instead of guardian dogs. One of them has "a ball" and the another has "a key". You can also see many foxes at various appearances, so it's fun to go around while checking.
Okusha Houhaijyo
At the Okusha Houhaijyo, which is located just after the first torii tunnel, you must take a challenge to "Omokaru Stone". While thinking about your wish, lift the gemstone on the stone lantern, and the wish will come true if it is lighter than expected. If it is heavier than you expected, it means...
Many people turn back at the Okusha Houhaijyo or Mitsutsuji, but in fact the precincts are very large. The whole area of Mt. Inari is considered as the object of worship. At about 233 meters above sea level, about 4 km around. It takes about 2 hours if you see all the precincts.
There are many profitable small shrines and places of interest, and it is likely that you will be able to get to know Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine only by experiencing "Whole mountain tour". Ms. Seishonagon, who wrote a famous essay "Makuranosoushi" in the 11the century, also visited this famous shrine. If you have enough time and physical strength, take a walk!
* It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes that are easy to walk. Also prepare drinks.
Small Shrines
At the top is "Ichinomine Kamisha Shrine", where a god called "Suehiro Okami" is enshrined.
In the middle of the mountain, there is "Ganrikisha shrine", which worships the god of the eyes, "Osekisha shrine", which worships the god of the throat, and "Yakurikisha shrine", which is said to benefit from non-diseases. There are many shrines related to health.
Inari Saryo (tea room)
After going down the mountain, head to "Inari Saryo", a new tea house on the precincts started from 2017. This is a cafe run by the well-established tea shop "Tsubaki-do", and you can enjoy cold drinks or parfait and Kakigori (shaved ice) with the motif of "Inari-san". It seems that sweets will heal the fatigue of walking!
《Access to Fushimi Inari Shrine》
Trains are the most recommended access method. From JR Kyoto Station, take the "JR Nara Line (regular train)" and get off at "Inari Station" (time required: 5 minutes). The train runs every 15 minutes andthe fee is JPY 150. You can also use "Keihan Railway" and get off at "Fushimi Inari Station".
Fushimi Inari Shrine Main Homepage (English)
Keihan Railway (English)
Japan Railroad Main Website
Fushimi Inari Shrine Main Homepage (English)
Keihan Railway (English)
Japan Railroad Main Website
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