Uncover the hidden paths and serene beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine with a knowledgeable Kyoto local. Escape the crowds and experience the true essence of this sacred site.
Uncover the hidden paths and serene beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine with a knowledgeable Kyoto local. Escape the crowds and experience the true essence of this sacred site.
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Let’s hike a beautiful unknown way to Fushimi Inari shrine, inside a big mountain. There are so many paths including a dangerous way to higher sites. Nowadays the main roads are extremely crowded and have no peace, although it is a spiritual place. I will show you a secret path with bamboos at the backside of the…
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Let’s hike a beautiful unknown way to Fushimi Inari shrine, inside a big mountain. There are so many paths including a dangerous way to higher sites. Nowadays the main roads are extremely crowded and have no peace, although it is a spiritual place. I will show you a secret path with bamboos at the backside of the shrine. In other places, bamboo streets are a famous Japanese symbol that is full of tourists, too. But here I can show you that it is not like that. Fushimi Inari shrine had been a silent and calm place for many years until it became as famous as it is today. But there is still some territory that has not yet been discovered by tourists because it is not easy to find it by them and once you got lost there, it would be hard to come back. It is the way locals take, and I will show you.
If you have a request for your most convenient time or date, feel free to ask me to adjust my schedule. I’ll flexibly fit your schedule. Any requests on short notice are welcome too.
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- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Private Tour with a Local Guide
The guide was born and raised near Fushimi Inari Taisha and is a native of the area. Having known the Fushimi Inari Shrine since childhood, the guide offers a unique perspective.
Today, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a highly popular destination, often bustling with visitors, resembling an amusement park. The guide…
Private Tour with a Local Guide
The guide was born and raised near Fushimi Inari Taisha and is a native of the area. Having known the Fushimi Inari Shrine since childhood, the guide offers a unique perspective.
Today, Fushimi Inari Shrine is a highly popular destination, often bustling with visitors, resembling an amusement park. The guide aims to help visitors experience the natural beauty and tranquility that locals cherish. With extensive knowledge of the mountain’s trails, the guide can reveal many hidden and beautiful hiking paths not found on official maps.
For those interested in discovering less crowded spots in Kyoto, the guide is available to answer any questions about Japan, the Shrine, and Zen Buddhism.
The guide also owns a tour agency, Tour Bench Inc., established in 2011, offering a variety of tours in Kyoto.
Exercise Level
Fushimi Inari Shrine is situated on a large mountain, requiring visitors to climb stairs or take a hilly path to reach the summit. With a height of approximately 200 meters, it is not particularly high. Visitors are advised to bring water.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.