Fushimi Inari-taisha

Shrine Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan

What to expect

Fushimi Inari-taisha is a famous Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice, and is famous for its fox statues, which are thought to be Inari's messengers. Visitors can explore the mountain trails, which take about 2-3 hours to hike, and enjoy the beautiful views of Kyoto. The shrine also has a main hall where visitors can pay respect to the resident deity and make a small offering. Along the way, there are multiple smaller shrines and restaurants that offer locally themed dishes. Fushimi Inari-taisha is a great place to visit with family and friends, with its unique and beautiful scenery, and its rich history and culture

Plan your family visit to the Fushimi Inari-taisha with these blog insights 👇

JAPAN with the family, in the countryside

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked among the thousands of torii gates up Mount Inari. We enjoyed street food on the way back

Highlights: Our daughter described it as "an unusual hike with the gods". We enjoyed the beautiful scenery, it's a very photogenic and "instagrammable" place ✨

Fushimi Inari, a favorite in KYOTO for families

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Fushimi Inari, a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. We walked through the hundreds of vermillion torii gates, a journey through the sacred world. We explored the main temple, observed people praying, and saw fox-shaped wooden plaques where people wrote their wishes

Highlights: The children loved the magical atmosphere and the unique experience. We enjoyed the walk through the torii gates, creating a spectacular perspective. We looked for the small temples and sanctuaries along the way, finding statuettes covered in moss and stone foxes with red bibs. The kids enjoyed this treasure hunt ✨

KYOTO with family, Kyoto with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked in the sacred mountain, a Shinto sanctuary famous for its hundreds of torii gates. We slowly climbed the hill, passing small temples and altars guarded by dozens of fox statues. This was one of our favorite moments in Kyoto!

Highlights: Franchising the corridor of torii to leave the world of men and enter the sacred space was really spectacular! It was a magnificent walk and a great experience for all of us ✨

Best things to do in Japan with Kids, by kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the famous Fushimi Inari shrine, known for its thousands of orange Torii gates

Highlights: My daughter loved the red temple and the many foxes. We all enjoyed the impressive Torii gates leading to the summit ✨

Kyoto, Japan

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked up the mountain through the forest

Highlights: The walk up the mountain through the forest was beautiful ✨