Fushimi Inari Secret Hiking Tour: Experience Unseen Paths and Hidden Shrines
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922 Ratings
Kyoto
Embark on a secret hiking tour through Fushimi Inari Shrine and experience unseen paths, hidden shrines, and a breathtaking view atop the mountains. Join us now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tofuku-ji Temple - Pass by Tofuji and head to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - Hike up the mountain through a hidden trail
  • Fushimi Momoyama Castle - See the castle from the top of the mountain
What's Included
  • Tour photos taken during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Drink and Food
Additional Information

-Navigate a hidden trail to Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Instead of using the Fushi-inari station, we initiate the tour from Tofukuji station to enter the Fushi-inari shrine from the rear of the main entrance.

-Uncover a concealed bamboo grove.
We will encounter a pristine bamboo grove and a tiny Inari shrine kept away from the sight of regular tourists. Maneuvering through the main entrance of Fushimi Inari can be challenging due to the crowd. However, our pathway through the hills will grant you a unique vantage point to see Fushimi Inari, distant from the masses.

-Discover urban areas after enjoying a magnificent scenic view from Fushimi Inari’s peaks.
From this point forth, our exploration will shift towards tourist sectors en route to the mountain’s apex. The actual tour routes may fluctuate but we will conclude near the vicinity of the main shrine.

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  • This hike is not super difficult, approximately 7km in total. But it is not a simple walk and does take some effort. We would not recommend it for people who have trouble walking or are not in a regular condition. We take regular stops and can do extra stops if needed.
  • As the ground can be slippery, you need to come wearing shoes with good grip.
  • There may be mosquitoes and bugs as the group will hike in the mountain, so we strongly recommend to wear long sleeve shirt and long pants.
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Location
FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji
Family Mart Nakai Tofukuji Store Outside of Tofukuji Station EXIT 2, Next to the Family Mart
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dustinj69
Jun 2, 2024
An awesome experience! - We loved hiking up the back trail to Fushimi Inari! We got excellent views and historical facts from Nick that we wouldn’t have otherwise gotten. This is THE way to see Fushimi Inari.
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Culture47404028819
Jun 1, 2024
Perfect hike to the Inari Shrine! - Duncan was the perfect guide- so knowledgeable and courteous- he made our trip to the Inari shrine a dream come true! We loved experiencing the beautiful hike-a forest oasis in Kyoto!
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Ruthyl72
Jun 1, 2024
Lovely day! - Had a fabulous day on this tour with Naru. Even though he’s done the tour many times, he was enthusiastic and full of information about the history of the shrine and area. Highly recommend.
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Nan1696
Jun 1, 2024
Just perfect - This is the perfect tour, avoiding the crowds and seeing more of the shrine and beautiful mountain. Naru was a fantastic guide and a lovely person.
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Curiosity32415787254
May 31, 2024
Hidden Trail Entrance to Temple. - Naru was a great tour leader. Showed us the hidden, more beautiful, trail into the temple. Very peaceful and serene. Gives you a different perspective than the way the throngs of people enter through the main entrance.
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Caroline
May 31, 2024
Naru was great and the views were breathtaking - Naru was such a great guide! He explained everything very well to us and I loved the path he took us on where there were fewer people around!
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341zachb
May 31, 2024
We loved this tour - Naru was an amazing tour guide! We had a great hike and got to see stuff we wouldn’t otherwise ever see. Highly recommend to all
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Freedom40240627357
May 31, 2024
The only way to experience Fushimi Inari - This probably the BEST way to experience Fushimi Inari. Hina was an amazing guide! She was so cheery and knowledgeable, we had great time. Views are naturally stunning
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Stateofjen
May 31, 2024
Avoid the crowds with this tour - Fantastic tour! Our guide, Hina, couldn’t have been more friendly, knowledgeable, and interested in learning about us and our home countries. The hike was gorgeous, but be prepared to really hike on dirt, gravel and rocks. However, it was worth the hike to avoid all of the crowds and tour the shrine on a completely different route than the hordes of other tourists. Would love to take an other tour with Hina, and highly recommend this tour!
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Cseasholes
May 30, 2024
Thoughtful and knowledgeagle guide - This was an informative and interesting tour led by a thoughtful and dynamic guide! Thank you, Naru, for sharing not only your knowledge and experience, but also for sharing of yourself and engaging in personal conversation with group participants. It was a pleasure getting to know you a bit. Good luck with your studies!
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