Japan · FUSHIMI INARI AND THE TEMPLES OF KYOTO
37 reviewed
The torii tunnel climbs for four kilometres and empties out completely above the first bend, which is the whole argument for going early. Below are the 15 best guided visits to Fushimi Inari and the temples around it, with start times, walking distances, prices, and a note on which ones cover the halls where photography is not allowed.
Kyoto by coach in 9 hours, hitting Fushimi Inari torii tunnel, Kinkakuji, bamboo grove, and World Heritage temples with an English guide.
“Den is an amazing guide, she truly made our day special. We really enjoyed the tour today, learning new historical information on Japanese history in Kyoto. Thank you so much for an amazing day.”
Kyoto tea ceremony in Sannenzaka at SAKAGUCHIAN, set in an Ogawa garden. Brew matcha, taste sweets, and get a photo in 45 minutes.
“A great and relaxing experience! The hostess and tea master were both very knowledgeable and it was interesting to learn more about this part of traditional japanese culture. The garden was also beautiful!”
A smooth bus day from Osaka to Kyoto, with Nara deer, the Fushimi Inari torii tunnel, and Arashiyama bamboo plus optional Tenryuji.
“amazing bus tour with the guide Christine 🤗The places we visited were interesting and Christine is very nice (she even helped me pick my own kimono ☺️) and a good guide!! I recommend it, we had so much fun and going by bus makes it comfortable.”
Guided Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace tour in Kyoto. UNESCO site, English guide, 60 minutes, plus extra access normally off-limits.
“Kingo, was an excellent guide, explaining the history , significance of the building and its decoration and the daily life within the Palace.”
Spend a full day seeing Arashiyama bamboo, Nara deer and Todaiji, then Fushimi Inari torii, with a Kobe shabu-shabu lunch included.
“Gary's kindness and attentiveness were highly appreciated. The itinerary was consistently adhered to, and the destinations were exceptional, with Gary's recommendations proving valuable.”
Kyoto in one day by bus: early Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari torii, bilingual guide.
“Got to see main sites in organized manner. Guide Caesar was exceptional. He could go from English to Spanish to Japanese seamlessly.”
One day Kyoto highlights by bus, with a bilingual guide, early Arashiyama bamboo access, Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari.
“We had a wonderful (and sweaty!) time on this all day tour with Paula and her driver, Nishimura-san. She was a great tour guide and balanced out giving good information with allowing us to explore on our own. I highly recommend going on thiRead more”
A short guided Kyoto walk linking Nijo Castle and the Imperial Palace, with included admissions and a guide who explains what you’re seeing.
“Katz san was amazing, he was so kind and cheerful and gave us so many informations about the nijo castle and the imperial palace. Absolutely recommended.”
Night walk at Fushimi-Inari in Kyoto, small group. Learn Inari rituals, see lantern-lit torii, and avoid daytime crowds.
“Jem is a very knowledgeable and an organized guide who did a wonderful job keeping the group together and making sure we all understood the historical value of the shrines. Highly recommend the tour and next time I'm in Kyoto I will take another tour with Jem.”
A 3-hour small-group hike from Tofukuji through forest trails and bamboo groves to Fushimi Inari’s torii, with far fewer crowds.
“The hike was very nice. Since we went on a rainy day there were almost no people and the secret path up turned out great. It‘s a bit steep and slippery sometimes, so you need to be careful. Otherwise a wonderful experience I can highly recommend. Thanks Makoto for the nice trip and pictures.”
Early Kyoto small-group English tour to Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama, plus Tenryu-ji and Togetsukyo Bridge, mobile ticket.
“I had a great experience with Caleb! He was on time, gave clear instructions on the meeting location, provided really fun and informative details on each location, plus he was funny. We had a small group (just 3 of us + the guide.) Nothing feelRead more”
Romantic Sagano train and Kyoto UNESCO highlights in one guided day from Osaka, with Arashiyama bamboo, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari.
“Fantastic trip, got to see a wide range of Historical sites, the guide was very informative. Good value for money too. Highly recommended!!”
Walk Fushimi Inari torii gates, Arashiyama bamboo, Tenryuji Zen garden, Monkey Park, plus Togetsukyo bridge, with a small-group guide.
“The tour took us to lots of places. The guide spoke good English.”
Early Kyoto highlights with an English guide, professional photo help, and a smart morning route through Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, and Gion.
“This tour was our favorite out of all the things we did in Kyoto. Ikki was our guide and he was fantastic! Personable, knowledgeable, grew up in Kyoto, took tons of awesome pictures for us, and spoke fluent English. My teenagers got along with him great, and my parents loved him. He even gave us a great conveyor belt sushi restaurant recommendation at the end of the tour and walked us there. He was prompt, kind, and helpful, offering to help us during our stay in Kyoto after our tour if we needed anything. He was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. Doing Fushimi Inari Shrine first thing early…”
Skip lines at UNESCO Nijo Castle with a small-group guide, prebooked admission, and a focused 90-minute walk through Kyoto history.
“We loved this walking tour. Our guide Nao was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of interesting facts that we would have never known if we just visited on our own. The grounds outside of the castle were beautiful, with the gates, watch tRead more”
