Fushimi Planning Center/ Kyoto Fushimi Tourism Association Review

Its good place to visit awesome view of kyoto

Suggestion; if you want to go there take a bottle of water and juice coz it is on the top of hill sometime shop are gone close and water is little bit expensive

Thousands upon thousands of Tori gates (the red gates that make this temple pilgrimage site so popular), and even more statues of the Inari Fox god. Get there early to truly appreciate the space. And I mean sunrise early. You ll be alone, with the photographers. If you arrive with the throngs, don t be upset at the first few area with gates, keep walking up and take the paths that deviate front the main path. You ll shake off those hoardes. The summit is not really a destination so don t rush to get to the top. There s no pay off view, those are a little further down.
Each shop/cafe has a different vibe and price! Some are reasonable, some unreasonable.
It s a really wonderful place to meander. Lots of steps, and on a hot day you ll want plenty of water, but there are drink machines and shops all the way up.
The best cafe is called Vermillion and I found it on the way down. Amazing Macha Latte and baguette. All in an outside terrace by the lake.

Amazing destination! Torii route that goes up and down the entire mountain! The higher you go, the less tourists you'll see, and it's definitely worth it.

Beautiful hacking through thousand torri. Tips for July traveller, go early! Have comfortable shoes!

Extremely crowded with tourists especially at the row of torii gates. Tons of people waiting to take a photo there. Try going up a little bit further to get your photos taken as there will be fewer people the further you go. I climbed all the way to the mountain peak and down. It was tiring though but worth it! At about halfway the mountain climb, you will find a place to sit and enjoy the view and sunset if you reach there around 6pm.

The higher you go the more peaceful and a chance to photograph the gates without other visitors/tourists. We went to the top and back in 1hr 20mins. Worth every step

I get off at JR inari station for work everyday. I love being able to see this shrine on my way to work. It s a really great place to explore and the views from the top of the mountain are spectacular.

When you go there, it s like you re in a studio Ghibli (a Japanese movie production company) movie

You can easily spend half a day here. The hike up Mt. Inari was a bit tiring but fun nonetheless. Don't let the word 'hike' intimidate you because you're really just ascending a lot of stairs, which aren't steep by any means. Even if you don't reach the summit you'll still see a lot of things along the way, including several shrines, small shops, and of course the gorgeous senbon torii. I'd recommend at least going up to the crossroads though, where you can already see a beautiful view of Kyoto. You can also have lunch at the relatively large shop there, where they serve Inari's specialty, the Kitsune Udon and Kitsune sushi (both delicious).

Next to the main shrine at the base, there are several souvenir shops and stalls selling street food such as yakitori, dorayaki, and even crab legs.

Fushimi Inari is conveniently placed right in front of the exit of Inari station so you won't have a problem getting here.

The fushimi inari taisha creates another atmaosphere of its own. The path in the middle of the forest although filled with solitude is calming and a great escape from the city lofe full of busy work hours. The walls along the trail from top to bottom is a great and there are many relaxing spots in the middle with little shrines where there is always something to look at. The view from on of the main points of the trail is amazing and walking the trail is one of the best ways to relax and enjoy nature while not being far away from the city in an easily accessible area. Overall this is a great place to visit.

A great place to visit and simple to get to if you are unfamiliar travelling in Japan - the train station is but a 5 minute walk away. I went with my wife and two children 8 and 5 years old who had no issue with climbing any of the paths or steps to get to the top. It's mostly under shade so you don't have to worry too much about getting about in the direct sun. Plenty of drink vending machines all the way to the top if you forget your own or don't care about the slightly inflated tourist prices. Take the advice that lots of people say - keep walking and the crowds soon thin out and there are lots of places for the selfie or family portrait without a hundred other people in it.

Very busy with tourists. Hard to get a photo but an interesting place.

Astonishingly beautiful, absolutely a place to visit. Every one that has seen "Memoirs of a Geisha" will recognize the torii tunnel at the beginning of the mouintain track.

Really an interesting spot... need to go to the hill its awesome place and no need any tickets and it also open in the evening.. it will be better to use the JR line cause using subway will be a 40mins walk to reach...

This is one of the most famous places and must-visit in Kyoto. Inside the shrine is very quiet and peaceful. Thousands of Torii along the way are very beautiful and iconic. You can visit this shrine for free. There is street food next to the shrine. Getting to this is easy by JR Nara line getting off the train at Inari station. If you want to take pictures without the crowd, I really recommend you to come early.

It was worth seeing, even in the rain. There are food stalls at the bottom and then the main entrance of the shrine. There were a ton of people and going up to the top of the shrine was a trek but well worth it to digest all that rich food! Beware of tourists who stop to take pictures, they can cause a bit of a traffic jam. Pro tip: go to the second or third level of shrine and you'll find more space and less people.

it is a very beautiful place and it's also very big so you can spend whole day there sightseeing taking pictures and enjoying.
Try to dedicate a full day to this place you will not regret

Don't be put off by the number of visitors at the start. While it can be crowded in the lower path - where you'll see the iconic closely packed torii - many visitors venture no further than the first loop. By the time you reach the summit the crowd has thinned. The path to the summit is definitely a climb, but it's not too strenuous and there are refreshments available at a few points along the path.

I visited during dusk/after sunset and it felt strangely magical walking through the tori gates with few people around and shadows cast at various angles.

I have been to Kyoto a few times before but never stopped here. It was interesting to see all of the torii gates lined up representing the many donors to the shrine. We hiked all the way up to the top hoping to have a nice viewpoint but there was no scenic view. My suggestion is to only go up about 1/3 of the way to the actual scenic point as there is not as much to see that is unique beyond that. Lots of steps with incline and decline grades so be ready for that.

Great places to look for the shrine and nature.
Bewate of the wild monkeys.

Temple of thousand arches.. great hike to the mountain byop.. magnificent view..

Many images of foxes. Messenger of the rice God imara. Go there. Only spoilt by the tourists like me.

This was probably the best experience I had in Japan. Don't believe those that say there is not much more to see after the lookout point at the crossroads up the mountain. Up the left path there is really beautiful nature amongst numerous little shrines all clustered and covered in moss in a way that reminds me of a Mayan temple (just what comes to mind). Go early enough so you don't get stuck on the mountain after sun down. Bring water and prepare for quite an exertion if you want to go to the top and down again.

I mean... if you love Japan and it is your first visit... THIS IS A MUST!
Fushimi Inari-taisha is a very popular shrine in Kyoto, I even recognized it from a lot of Japanese references or pictures that I saw in my own country.
Just be ready for a great walk, enjoy the red beautiful corridor and don't forget your wish ! It is to the god Inari and doing this was a nice experience (don't forget to also write things you are greatful for and don't disrespect the practice, please!).
If you want to take cool pictures, I recommend to at least try it early in the morning, because it gets veeeery crowded.

Local guides are available at the place, hire them for sure.

A great place to visit with only short walking distance if come by train.
Well , just like the bamboo forest. You can't possible take a good photo withone anyone in it.

there is no kyoto sightseeing without this picturesque shrine

Good place..240 Mt high Mt inari. But you have to walk alot. Also there are places in between where you. An sit and relax so not an issue in climbing of you have enough time..for the heavy person like me sit climb, sit climb......;)

It's a beautiful, must-visit location! However, at certain sections and at varying times of day, you may find yourself amongst more tourists than gates.

An absolutely beautiful place. I dont care how many photos you've seen online, go see it with your eyes and the stunning sights and atmosphere of the place will surely mesmerize you.

I'd heard that this is the most popular tourist destination in Kyoko, so I was prepared for it to be crowded, and to be underwhelmed - it's complicated.
Yes, it was crowded - not as crowded at 9am as it was when we left near noon, but crowded enough at the lower part of the tori gates tunnels to turn walking into almost shuffling. However, by the mid-point, the crowd had thinned by half. So not as crowded as I'd feared.
And I have to say that I was wrong about the quality of the experience. The colors, culture, and views more than justified the crowds and the climb.
Three points: 1. Find an English map of the climb. 2. Do the complete loop at the top - the left-hand half has beautiful deeply wooded areas. 3. Look for the toilets on the map and use them - they're few and far between.

My family and I arrived around 8 am so there wasn t that much people yet so we were able to take several pictures. Though the hike going to the main shrine was long and tiring, I would recommend you to wear comfortable shoes.

a top destination for most tourists making it quite awfully crowded, disrupting a supposedly quiet and peaceful atmosphere one usually expects in temple grounds. but if you happen to catch a shrine ritual it can be culturally uplifting. be sure to adhere to temple grounds policies as security is quite aptly strict

Love the places including both Vermillion spots and the nearby alleys with auspicious atmosphere.

A magnificent temple complex. Open non-stop and without admission fee. We visited in the late evening. A memorable experience. After some walk up the trails you get great views of Kyoto.

Great hike, try going early to avoid the crowd. We were going up at 8 and it was a great experience, the way down as a little crowded.

Main destination in Kyoto. Near from JR Inari stastion. Come early morning for the best view

Beautiful sight.
Amazing views, calm location to walk around. Go to the top and see the shrines.
Visit it during the night if you want see it with few or almost no people.
Shops are closed during the night and the toilets are only at the entrance. Be sure to go before you start the journey.

This was one of the top five highlights of our two week trip to Japan. I've seen a lot about this shrine over the years but seeing it in person leaves one feeling breathless. Plan to spend sometime here exploring the entire mountain, there are wonderful gift shops all over that have things you cannot find anywhere else. There are also a lot of picture opportunities, not only of the shrine but of the city below as well.

Beautiful and serene. Impressive sceneries as you hike. Enjoy awesome view at the top.

the place gets pretty crowded so I suggest to come early. there are a lot of souvenirs Japanese foods you can try like okonomiyaki Japanese cake, motchi and more there's a great view as well there will be a bit of walking so be ready also this is nearby the train station so it will be easy to find.

Very crowded until you make it past the viewing spot. Then the hike weeds out most of the tourists. One of the more memorable places we visited on our trip to Japan.

This shrine contains a different vibe among all the other shrines in Kyoto. Though full of tourists all the time, you can feel the positivity while walking through the passage. A bit of less people as you travel upward. Better to travel early in the morning.

Stunning view EVERYWHERE. Just a bit exhausting to get the peak, but the other side is totally worth it.

Great place to see, you should really go there if you re in the area.

Nice place to visit but its very crowded.. the the inari are said to be donated by business people

For me, this was one of my most favourite parts of my very brief Kyoto visit. Taking a quick train to Inari station, I made a quick visit to this temple. It was unfortunate that I was unable to walk all the way to the top of the mountain which, I am told, has a very beautiful view of the city of Kyoto.

Iconic Shinto shrine. If you are prepared to walk you will find more secluded parts as the long hike up to the peak will deter most tourists.

Simply astonishing. One of the best places I've seen in my whole life.
REALLY crowded everyday, so plan your trip wisely.
Worth every meter, every minute.

One of the Japan's most famous temple. Visit it in the early morning if you can, when nobody is there. It's wonderful!

Even when it rains Fushimi is magical place. The non stop Torii gates forming a tunnel to the top of the mountain... Feel free to discover...

Great experience and rewarded with awesome views at the top! Worth the climb to the top but would recommend going through the forest route as it is quieter and more tranquil as less people take it and then going down through the orange More

must visit place in Kyoto. very unique and awesome hiking place.

The hike around the mountain behind the temple is totally worth it. It's a very unique and spiritual place.

A sacred place and you can definitely feel some sort of ambience that separates it from anywhere else. The amount of torii gates just add to the allure it gives. Definitely a place to see but if you want to take amazing pictures near the senbon torii or between the gates I suggest going early like before 8 am.

A lovely place to visit and experience. Get there early to avoid the crowds so you have the chance to get awesome shots.

One of the top rated spots in Kyoto. You should at least visit once if you are ever in the area so that you can experience the splendor of a thousand Tori Gates going up a hill.

the world famous 1000 tori gate temple. its a beauty thats out of this world. be prepared to do some climbing. beware its difficult to get a pretty picture with all the tourist visiting the place.

A fascinating place of natural religion. Keep walking at least 40 minutes up/in to reach a quiet place inundated by tourists and the unreflective.

One of the main attractions in Kyoto. The place is only visitable in the high season if you get there before 8:30. Otherwise it is just flooded with tourists and there is no way you can enjoy this place. Beautiful complex with a very long possible walk up in the hills.

Amazing place! A great climb full of fun adventures all along the way! It is a tough climb, but the satisfaction of competing it is worth it! I saw some tourists carrying suitcases!! No recommended. It is a tough climb!

Came at the end of October on a Friday morning, at around 9am. It was raining non stop and very crowded. There's a street leading up to the shrine that sells a lot of souvenirs and snacks. It's all quite expensive though. Shopkeepers are helpful and friendly.

The shrine itself is actually very big. It's spread out over a large area with a lot of small buildings. The torii gates are at the back. It took me about an hour and a half to walk through the torii gates. The gates were super crowded and people just stopped in the middle of nowhere to take photos, causing congestion. There's also a shrine here for students to pass exams so you see many groups of students.

Definitely a must-see for tourists although beware how crazy crowded it is.

Amazing place. Nice view along the way. Anti-climatic top though.

Finally I can see this amazing tourist attractions with my own eyes ! Awesome !!

Everybody who visits Kyoto must visit Fushimi Inari. I used Osaka Amazing pass when visiting Osaka. The weather was kind of hot but very crowded. The orange color of the temple is so iconic!

Brings back "memoirs of a Geisha". Picturesque place. Some trekking involved requiring medium endurance. Be prepared to spend your entire morning. Go as early as 6 am to avoid the crowds. JR pass works from Kyoto to Inari.
Must visit of you are in Kyoto even for a day.

Good view, good people, good experience. You have to come earlier if you want to take picture without so many people around. There are some yukata/kimono rental around so you can borrow it nearby rather than borrow it in kyoto central.

Bring your hiking shoes and some water because this is a wonderful hike to the top. Expect to spend half a day here between the food, stairs, gates, and side explorations. One of my favorite experiences while in Japan.

This is the temple the local will visit to pray for fortune. Even though it is busy it is worth the visit. There are lots of street food along the way up to the temple.

Nice for a day out of walking. The hike is quite long but enjoyable. Take lots of water. Not many toilets on the route so make sure to go whenever you see one!

Beautiful and don't stay stuck taking photos on the start, it is really long and there are so many photographic spots on the way

This is an amazing place and must visit place. You don't want to miss this place as part of your Kyoto itinerary. The main temple need a little bit of walking from the station and if you love hiking, you can follow the "red gates" all the way up the hill. They are numerous spots you can get magnificent view of the city in between the way lead you up to the top of the hill.

Arrive as early as possible if you want to avoid crowds and want pictures with no people at the tori gates.

There's a hidden trail just before the Mitsurugi area trail where you can find the Okami shrine.

The top of the mountain has got nothing nice, no view, you will just need to reach the middle of the mountain is already the best view you can get... besides that can try the soy bean flavour ice cream there, it's pretty nice and you dont really able to find it in other place.

This was free to visit which was pleasantly surprising after a day of paying to enter various shrines.

If you wish to take photo with less people around, be at the shrine just after sunrise.(may need night mode camera on your phone to take photos of the right exposure) Also, climbing higher would help in avoiding the crowd too. A full round around the shrine can take up to 2hours, much longer if you are wearing kimono/yukata. Try to come when there is fine weather, as shelters from the rain are pretty rare.
Previously when we tried to source for the best value kimono/yukata rental, we went with near Fushimi-inari Station. You probably want to check out their website early as reserving 1 day before hand is cheaper than renting on the actual visit.

While the temple and shrine itself are beautiful, the atmosphere is mared by the sheer number of tourists

Long walk, but worth the view. It is said that if you walk all the way then you will have good luck. It can get very crowded, but it is gorgeous.