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Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide

By TouringBee
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$12 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

TouringBee's Fushimi Inari Shrine Audio Guide is a convenient map app designed for self-guided sightseeing tours of the renowned sacred mountain. You won't lose your way and you'll gain a wealth of knowledge about traditional Japanese beliefs. You'll undoubtedly traverse 10 thousand vibrant vermilion torii gates, ascend the three peaks of Mount Inari, and explore the most captivating local shrines with audioguide on your smartphone. The audio guide will instruct you on how to seek fortune telling, make offerings, and request assistance from local spirits. It will also highlight the best spots for photography and where to purchase spring water coffee.

With this audio guide, you can relish the walk at your own leisure, without the need to keep up with a tour group. The audio guide can always be heard distinctly through your headphones. Feel free to pause for a break at a café whenever you wish. You can always deviate down a scenic path and return to the route later.

Activity location

  • Great Torii
    • 68番地 深草薮之内町
    • 612-0881, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Great Torii
    • 68番地 深草薮之内町
    • 612-0881, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

English in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Fri 7:00 am-8:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$11.70 x 1 AdultAU$11.70
Total
Price is AU$11.70
French in French
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Fri 7:00 am-8:00 pm
  • French
Language options: French
Price details
AU$11.70 x 1 AdultAU$11.70
Total
Price is AU$11.70
German in German
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Fri 7:00 am-8:00 pm
  • German
Language options: German
Price details
AU$11.70 x 1 AdultAU$11.70
Total
Price is AU$11.70
Italian in Italian
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Fri 7:00 am-8:00 pm
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Price details
AU$11.70 x 1 AdultAU$11.70
Total
Price is AU$11.70
Russian in Russian
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Fri 7:00 am-8:00 pm
  • Russian
Language options: Russian
Price details
AU$11.70 x 1 AdultAU$11.70
Total
Price is AU$11.70

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    21 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Offline map featuring routes for effortless GPS navigation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Illustrations of Recognisable Landmarks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One-year access to the tour in your preferred language
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    In-person tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphone and Headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee/tickets

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android
  • Admission to Fushimi Inari Taisha is free
  • This is not an official audio guide for Fushimi Inari Taisha
  • The tour does not include all the sights of Fushimi Inari Taisha
  • This is a self-guided tour. You will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map without a human guide
  • The audio guide can be accessed at any time. The date and time provided at checkout are only estimates

Activity itinerary

Great Torii

  • 10m
The Great Torii of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is a majestic symbol of the divine, standing tall and proud at the entrance of one of Japan's most iconic shrines. This towering vermilion gate marks the boundary between the mundane world and the sacred space of the shrine, dedicated to Inari, the god of rice and agriculture. Walking beneath its immense frame, visitors are reminded of the spiritual significance of the path ahead, one that is lined with thousands of smaller torii gates, leading up the mountain. The Great Torii is not only a stunning architectural feature but also a powerful gateway into Kyoto’s rich Shinto heritage.

Divine Horse House

  • 10m
The Divine Horse House, or "Uma-jinja," located within the Kamo Shrine complex in Kyoto, is a hidden gem filled with cultural and spiritual significance. This small but intriguing structure is dedicated to the sacred horses of the shrine, which were once seen as divine messengers. Historically, horses played an important role in Japanese religious ceremonies, often believed to carry prayers and wishes to the gods. Visiting this house offers a quiet, reflective moment in the heart of Kyoto, connecting visitors with an ancient tradition of reverence for animals in Japanese Shinto belief.

Kitano Temmangu Shrine Romon Gate

  • 10m
The Romon Main Gate, located at the entrance of the Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture. This grand, two-story gate, often referred to as a "double gate," is a symbol of the temple’s historical significance. Its intricate design, with a sweeping, elegant roof and carved wooden details, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the 13th century. As visitors pass through, it offers a powerful sense of entering a sacred space, setting the tone for the tranquility that lies within Nanzenji’s grounds.

Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)

  • 10m
Senbon Torii, or the Thousand Torii Gates, is one of Kyoto’s most captivating and spiritual sights. As you walk through the narrow path lined with thousands of vibrant red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, you’re enveloped by an almost surreal sense of reverence and mystery. Each gate, donated by individuals or businesses, carries inscriptions of the donor’s name and wishes for prosperity. The endless stretch of gates ascending the mountain is both visually stunning and spiritually profound, offering a meditative journey into the heart of Japanese Shinto tradition.

Omokaru Stone

  • 10m
The Omokaru Stones, found at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, are small but significant stones believed to hold the power of fortune and fate. Visitors are invited to pick up a stone and hold it in their hand, making a wish or prayer. If the stone feels light, it’s believed to be a sign that the wish will be granted easily. If it feels heavy, it indicates that the request may be more difficult to achieve. These stones add a playful, interactive element to the shrine visit while offering a touch of ancient Japanese superstition and hope.

Mitsutsuji

  • 10m
Mitsutsuji Crossroads, located along the path to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, is a symbolic crossroads in both geography and spirituality. The crossroads are famous for their significance in Japanese folklore, often seen as a place where paths of fate converge. It’s said that the crossroads can guide travellers towards their destiny, whether in the form of success, fortune, or personal growth. The area is marked by the iconic red torii gates that surround it, adding an ethereal atmosphere to the otherwise bustling surroundings. It’s a quiet yet thought-provoking spot, inviting visitors to reflect as they move between the sacred and the worldly.

Fushimi Inari Yotsuji

  • 10m
Yotsuji Crossroads, located along the trail of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, is another significant spiritual point in the sacred journey up the mountain. Known for its distinct crossroads of four paths, the Yotsuji Crossroads is often seen as a moment of choice or decision, symbolising a turning point in one’s spiritual or life path. The area, surrounded by the iconic red torii gates, serves as a quiet pause for reflection, offering visitors a moment to ponder their journey — both literally and metaphorically — before continuing on the sacred ascent.

Yakuriki no Taki

  • 10m
Yakuriki Falls, located in the southern part of Kyoto, is a serene and beautiful waterfall nestled in the lush greenery of the region. The falls are relatively hidden, making them a peaceful retreat for those seeking a moment of tranquility away from the city. With water cascading over the rocks, surrounded by thick forest, it creates a picturesque scene that feels timeless. The surrounding area is perfect for a meditative walk, where the sounds of nature amplify the waterfall’s calming presence, offering a quiet escape in Kyoto’s natural beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    Great Torii
    • 68番地 深草薮之内町
    • 612-0881, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Great Torii
    • 68番地 深草薮之内町
    • 612-0881, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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