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- English
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari, the Shinto god of rice, harvests and business success, and is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. By day the paths are packed. In the evening, after the crowds have left, they are quiet and lit by lanterns, and the shrine feels like a place of worship again rather than a photo spot.
Your English-speaking guide meets you at Inari Station and walks with you through the main gate, the shrine buildings and into the torii tunnels. You'll learn why businesses and families donate the gates, what the writing on them says, why stone foxes guard the shrine and how to pray at a Shinto shrine. There's plenty of time for photos while the gates glow orange under the lights.
The walk takes about 90 minutes at an easy pace. It covers the main shrine and the first sections of the torii paths, not the full climb to the top of Mount Inari.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be across the street from the JR Inari station holding a white sign that says "ENDO"
Itinerary
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1Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Walk through the shrine grounds and the tunnels of vermilion torii gates in the evening, when the lanterns are lit and the paths are quieter. The tour does not climb to the top of Mount Inari.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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