Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto

The article and photos by Fumiko Koike

Contents:

1. Introduction of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

2. Tour Information

3. Message

1. Introduction of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine was founded in 711 and is the main shrine of about 3,000 Inari shrines in entire Japan.

 

In addition to walking through the numerous red Torii gates, you can do a casual walking of approximately 2 hours seeing many worshipping stones and smaller shrines located along the stone steps leading to the top of Mt. Inariyama.

 

The mountain itself is one of the objects of worship at this Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and the elevation is 764 feet / 233 meters above sea level. The main shrine building is located at the foot of Mt. Inariyama.

2. Tour Information

To read the tour information in details, please go to the following pages:

日本語でツアー詳細をご覧になりたい方は、下記のボタンより該当ページをご覧ください。

3. Message

If you are looking for guided tours to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine or/and other places in Kyoto, you are most welcome to contact Kyoto MANSAI Tours! 

The article and photos by Fumiko Koike