Fushimi Inari Taisha

伏見稲荷大社

Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine with a history going back to 711, when its deity, Inari Okami, is said to have come to the mountain here. The shrine grounds include the whole of Inariyama, a 233-meter holy mountain. It is known for the Senbon Torii, or "Thousand Torii": since the Edo period, worshippers have donated red torii gates to express prayers and thanks. A path lined with several thousand torii leads to the top of the mountain, passing over 10,000 small stone mounds called otsuka along the way.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: The grounds are open 24 hours. The prayer and amulet office is open 8:30–16:30.
Closed: Open all year.
Getting there: JR Nara Line: Inari Station is right in front (5 minutes from Kyoto Station). Keihan Line: Fushimi-Inari Station, 5 minutes on foot.
Time needed: About 2 hours including the walk up the mountain.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The full mountain walk (Oyama-meguri) is about 4 km and takes about 2 hours, with many steps. Mount Inari is 233 m high.
Kyoto City advises taking JR or Keihan trains instead of City Bus South 5, which is often delayed.
No eating or drinking except in the free rest areas.
Do not block the narrow paths while taking photos. No drones.
Do not enter off-limits areas, including the main sanctuary buildings.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Walking the whole mountain trail through the torii gates takes about two to three hours, so plan your prayer times around it.
JNTO recommends visiting from late morning to mid-afternoon.
Eating and drinking are only allowed in the marked free rest areas, not along the paths.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kyoto and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.