Fushimi Inari is often referred to as the thousand torii gate shrine for a very obvious reason. The lengthy hiking path up the mountain is lined with torii gates with the names of donators and well wishers carved onto them. The red and orange gates juxtapose the surrounding woodlands perfectly. The sheer number of gates makes the sight extremely special.
Fushimi Inari is very proud of the fact that it is the number one ranked attraction in Kyoto on Trip Adviser. Duly deserved, it is certainly a unique experience. Just outside of the city center, the easiest way to access the shrine is by hopping a southbound local train to Inari Station. The large solitary torii gate entrance is easily spotted as soon as you walk out of the station.
To climb to the top of the shrine and come backat steady pace will probably take an hour and a half. There was of course the odd person training for a marathon by running up the route before breakfast. Crazy people. It is very cool and nice peaceful walk in general though we visited on an extremely humid summer day making for a very sweaty hike even at eight in the morning.
I'll let the pictures do the remainder of the talking. Cheers!
Fushimi Inari is very proud of the fact that it is the number one ranked attraction in Kyoto on Trip Adviser. Duly deserved, it is certainly a unique experience. Just outside of the city center, the easiest way to access the shrine is by hopping a southbound local train to Inari Station. The large solitary torii gate entrance is easily spotted as soon as you walk out of the station.
To climb to the top of the shrine and come backat steady pace will probably take an hour and a half. There was of course the odd person training for a marathon by running up the route before breakfast. Crazy people. It is very cool and nice peaceful walk in general though we visited on an extremely humid summer day making for a very sweaty hike even at eight in the morning.
I'll let the pictures do the remainder of the talking. Cheers!
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| Map of the upper portion of the hike |
Pretty cool place
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