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Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, the head shrine of Inari Okami, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates and fox statues. Plan your hike up Mount Inari and discover places to rest and eat along the way.

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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Shinto shrine · Kyoto
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Located in Southern Kyoto at the western foot of Mount Inari, Fushimi Inari is the head shrine of over 30,000 Inari Shrines throughout Japan. It is the primary place of worship for Inari Okami, the guardian god of rice and prosperity. The shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that line the path up Mount Inari.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
- Torii gates — Thousands of vermilion torii gates line the path up Mount Inari. These gates have been featured in Hollywood films and countless guidebooks, and are believed to be a gateway through which dreams will come true. There are over 10,000 torii contributed by worshippers, businesses, and individuals throughout Japan. The vermilion color expresses Inari Okami's power and symbolizes the life force of humanity.
- Fox statues — As you explore the shrine grounds, you'll notice several fox statues standing like guardians. The fox is said to be a spirit servant to Inari Okami and is able to communicate our wishes to her.
- Hike up Mount Inari — If you plan to hike all the way to the top of Mount Inari, it will take about two or three hours. Along the way, there are several places to rest, buy a drink, and even have lunch, so you won't need much else beyond a pair of comfortable shoes and a camera.
- Street food — Along the route from Fushimi Inari Station (Keihan Line) to the shrine, you can stop off and fill up on some delicious street food just before your long hike up the mountain. Options include grilled seafood like shrimp, scallops, and turban shells, as well as grilled bamboo shoots.
- Grilled bamboo shoots · ¥300 — Grilled bamboo shoots are available from street food stalls near the shrine entrance. A skewer costs ¥300.
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Fushimi Inari Station (Keihan Line)
駅 · Kyoto
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One of two train stations providing access to Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you're coming from Osaka, you'll likely want to take the Keihan Line and get off at Fushimi Inari Station. From here, it's just a 10-minute walk across the tracks and up the side entrance of the shrine. This route allows you to stop for street food before your hike.
Fushimi-Inari Station, Fukakusa Ichinotsubochō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0012, Japan
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Inari Station (JR Train)
駅 · Kyoto
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One of two train stations providing access to Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you're coming from Kyoto, you'll want to take the JR Train to Inari Station. This station is just two stops away from Kyoto Station. When you leave this station, you immediately exit out onto the main entrance of the shrine.
Inari Station, Fukakusa Inarionmaechō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0881, Japan