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Fushimi Inari Shrine
The Fushimi Inari Shrine was founded in 711 and is the head shrine for the 40,000 shrines to Inari, goddess of rice and prosperity, in Japan. Worshippers come here to ask for wealth and success in business, and travellers come to enjoy the beauty and history of the area.
Although the shrine buildings are attractive and well worth the visit, many visitors come just to explore the surrounding area. The mountain trails around the shrine have torii gates (Japanese temple gates) the whole way along. These gates are donated by individuals and companies and each has the donator’s name and the date of the donation inscribed on the back. Ascend through paths so thick with gates they take on a tunnel-like appearance. Lanterns light the way on gloomy days. Stone shrines, carvings, waterfalls and ponds feature along the paths, making the trails a great place for photography.
Foxes, believed to be the messengers of Inari, feature heavily at this temple, which is one of Kyōto’s free historic attractions. Look out for the bronze statues of these animals throughout the site; some hold the keys to the rice stores in their jaws.
The return trip to the peak of the mountain takes between two to three hours, but it’s worth giving yourself more time to stop at one of the restaurants on the way to sample udon (noodle), fried tofu and sushi with hot tea or a cup of saké. There are even stalls selling charms.
If you decide to hike right to the mountain’s peak, you’ll be rewarded with views over Kyōto, and the higher you climb the thinner the crowds get. It’s worth hanging around until dusk too, when the lanterns come on, lending the scene a magical quality.
The shrine is open every day, and is close to the train station JR Inari on the JR Nara Line.
Fushimi Inari Shrine Flight & Hotel Packages
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM5,653
The price now is RM3,579 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM7,573
The price now is RM6,183 per personFlight + Hotel
Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Kuala Lumpur Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM2,862
The price now is RM2,501 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM5,959
The price now is RM5,237 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM8,613
The price now is RM7,706 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM4,928
The price now is RM4,434 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM4,832
The price now is RM4,355 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM3,206
The price now is RM2,951 per personFlight + Hotel
Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Kuala Lumpur Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM3,434
The price now is RM3,177 per personFlight + Hotel
Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Kuala Lumpur Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM2,111
The price now is RM1,956 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM2,973
The price now is RM2,761 per personFlight + Hotel
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Penang Intl. - Kansai Intl.
RM3,116
The price now is RM2,898 per personFlight + Hotel
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, KyotoLocated in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Aquarium. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kawaramachi are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kyoto Station is 9 minutes by foot and Toji Station is 12 minutes.
Vegas Fushimiinari
Located in Fushimi, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofukuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Inari Station and Fushimi-inari Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Fushimi Inari Toriimaecho no Yado
Located in Fushimi, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofukuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Inari Station and Fushimi-inari Station are within a 5-minute walk.
FUSHIMI INARI I
Located in Fushimi, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofukuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Inari Station and Fushimi-inari Station are within a 5-minute walk.
COTO Fushimi Inari 1
Located in Fushimi, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofukuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Inari Station and Fushimi-inari Station are within a 5-minute walk.
JAPAN ZERO NEXT Fushimi Inari A
Located in Fushimi, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofukuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Inari Station and Fushimi-inari Station are within a 5-minute walk.
JAPAN ZERO NEXT Fushimi Inari B
Located in Fushimi, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofukuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Inari Station and Fushimi-inari Station are within a 5-minute walk.
JAPAN ZERO NEXT Fushimi Inari C
Located in Fushimi, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tofukuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km). Inari Station and Fushimi-inari Station are within a 5-minute walk.
