Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Fushimi Inari Shrine. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Perfect Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

• Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

• Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

• Kyoto Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

• Kyoto 6hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

It’s generally free to explore Fushimi Inari Shrine, but to get the most out of a visit, many travelers choose to come here on a tour. Self-guided audio tours start at US$8, while shared walking tours are available for US$39 and up; private tours are typically upwards of US$100.

Yes, Fushimi Inari Shrine is definitely worth visiting. This striking landmark is one of Kyoto's most famous attractions and a top photo opportunity because of its bright red-orange torii gates. While many visitors come here independently, guided tours are also popular, offering commentary on the site's history as well as insights into lesser-known areas beyond the main paths.

Per one customer who booked the Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available), "We were able to see the area from a local perspective without any of the crowds. It was a really nice hike and really interesting. Duncan was a fantastic guide and I really enjoyed just hanging out with him. Met some great friends too, highly recommend and will do another tour with Duncan in the future!"

Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for being one of Kyoto’s most recognizable Shinto shrines—mainly because it consists of more than 10,000 orange torii gates forming a tunnel visitors can walk through. It is also a prime photo opportunity and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To get to the Fushimi Inari Shrine from Kyoto Station, take the JR Nara Line towards Nara and then get off at JR Inari Station. This trip takes around five minutes. From JR Inari Station, it’s a short walk to the shrine's entrance.

The thousands of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine mark the path to a sacred space. Donated by companies and organizations all over Japan, they symbolize gratitude and wishes for prosperity. Dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, the shrine also features fox statues—considered messengers—scattered throughout the grounds.

No, there aren’t any admission fees to enter Fushimi Inari Shrine. It’s free to enter the shrine’s grounds, making it a popular attraction for locals and tourists. Once inside, it’s possible to walk through the gates, or explore the nearby forest area and scenic views.

The best time to visit Fushimi Inari Shrine to avoid crowds is to come in the early morning—especially on weekdays. The crowds tend to be at their peak on weekend afternoons. You'll have a more peaceful experience by coming at off-peak times. Alternatively, evenings can be a quieter time, too.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Kyoto:

• Arashiyama Park

• Chion-in

• Gion Corner

• Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

• Kiyomizu-dera Temple

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Kyoto.