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Fushimi Inari Taisha
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Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kyoto, Japan · Sights

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4.6

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4.7

260 reviews

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4.4

9 honest reviews

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What travelers love

  • One of the highlights of the whole trip. Go early and take your time.
  • One of the highlights of the whole trip. Go early and take your time.
  • Just what I hoped for. A little pricey but the quality made up for it.

Good to know

  • Very crowded entrance
  • Summer humidity makes the climb challenging

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The travelers' take (9)

Hugo A.

Hugo A.

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 25, 2026

Absolutely worth it

Visited Aug 2026Friends

One of the highlights of the whole trip. Go early and take your time.

Jin A.

Jin A.

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 25, 2026

Absolutely worth it

Visited Aug 2026Family

One of the highlights of the whole trip. Go early and take your time.

Omar H.

Omar H.

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 25, 2026

Lovely spot

Visited Jul 2026Couple

Just what I hoped for. A little pricey but the quality made up for it.

June A.

June A.

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 25, 2026

Really good, go early

Visited Aug 2026Family

Great experience overall. Busy by midday, so mornings are best.

Soren A.

Soren A.

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 25, 2026

Really good, go early

Visited Jul 2026Family

Great experience overall. Busy by midday, so mornings are best.

June A.

June A.

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 25, 2026

Lovely spot

Visited Jul 2026Friends

Just what I hoped for. A little pricey but the quality made up for it.

AR

Amelia Rose

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 19, 2026

One of our favorite discoveries on this trip. The setting is beautiful and the atmosphere feels authentic.

SC

Sophie Chen

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 19, 2026

Beautiful mountain trails beyond the main gates. Free entry at all hours. Quiet upper paths. Well worth going a little out of your way.

JM

James Miller

Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

Sep 19, 2026

A genuinely lovely place. My advice: go early, take your time, and skip the busiest hours.

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Nora H.
Nora H.Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

about 5 hours ago

Heads up

Fushimi Inari at 7am or after dark

Midday is wall-to-wall. At dawn I had the gates almost to myself.

Kai P.
Kai P.Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

about 5 hours ago

Hidden gem

Philosopher's Path in early morning

Canal-side walk with small temples along the way. Peaceful before 9.

Ruby A.
Ruby A.Top ReviewerParis Local Expert

about 5 hours ago

Food & drink

Nishiki Market is fun but eat and move on

Grab skewers and mochi, but real meals are better in Pontocho.

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