Fushimi Inari Taisha — 10,000 Vermillion Torii Gates

Published: Jun 2, 2026

Updated: Jun 2, 2026

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Fushimi Inari Taisha — 10,000 Vermillion Torii Gates

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Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto's most iconic shrine, famous for the Senbon Torii (千本鳥居, 'thousands of torii gates') — a tunnel of over 10,000 vermillion torii gates that wind up the sacred Mt. Inari (233m). The path ascends through bamboo groves and sub-shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice, agriculture, and business prosperity. Fox statues (Inari's messengers) appear throughout the mountain.

The shrine is open 24/7 with no admission fee, making it Kyoto's most visited site. The torii tunnel extends 4km to the summit, requiring 2–3 hours round-trip for the full hike.

Opening Hours

24/7 (always open)

Closed: No closures

Entrance Fee

Free

Best Season

Year-round (early morning for light through torii, autumn for foliage)

Visit Duration

1 hour (main shrine and lower torii) | 2-3 hours (summit hike)

Getting There

Access Information

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward. 5-min walk from JR Inari Station or Keihan Fushimi-Inari Station. Free entry, open 24/7. Main shrine area: always accessible. Summit hike: 2-3 hours round-trip.

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**Avoiding crowds:** The shrine receives 10+ million visitors annually. For solitude, arrive before 7:00am (sunrise varies seasonally) or after 18:00 when tour groups depart. The torii tunnel is most