Fushimi Inari Secret Hiking Tour: Experience Unseen Paths and Hidden Shrines

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.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
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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Michaelsa3016le
Aug 4, 2024
Amazing experience - Our tour guide was amazing and he made the experience incredible. It was fun and educational and better than I expected. It would be.
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R9816tdcynthiao
Aug 4, 2024
Great experience with a guide! - Hina was a fantastic tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and friendly with great stories and explanations of the shrines and rituals. We enjoyed it very much. It was lovely to begin with a hike through the forest even with the August heat. Thank you!
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Jamesw386
Aug 3, 2024
Great way to see the Torii gates - The tour was great, Nobu was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable. It was a really good way to visit the shrine away from the crowds. The walk was not too challenging but does give you a sense of accomplishment.
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Cooperr232
Aug 1, 2024
An informative tour of the torii path. - Ayane was a great guide she had us go through the back way to get in which I thought was great. Overall I would recommend to anyone who visits Kyoto.
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Sossityx
Aug 1, 2024
Portals - Ayane was a gracious guide. It was a grand experience coming into the path via least trodden way. Less common, more ancient~just lovely.
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Relax75275
Jul 31, 2024
Great tour with friendly guide.. - Amazing trip and experience...hidden track and many pic opps! Not too many tourists. Medium hard trail in forest. Thanks Gosh...
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Ingvar86
Jul 31, 2024
Best experience - Out Guif HUI was great and very social and let us take picture without any stress, we had a great time and you learn more but going on this tour then go by your self. Recommend
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Flo-er
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing hike off the beaten path with Yuki and Sho - Yuki and Sho were great guides! Smart, interesting, funny, and caring. It was really hot and Yuki regularly asked us if we needed to stop or drink water. So sweet! We had an amazing time during the tour. It's a very unique way to experience this otherwise very crowded place. The hike through the forest is truly enchanting. Highly recommend!
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Lindsaysv320dg
Jul 29, 2024
Climbing the mountain!!! - Josh was the greatest Tour guide and we are glad that he was so patient with us going up and down pretty rugged and answering all of our questions. He was wonderful with my teenagers and I definitely would suggest using the tour company with him as a guide.
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78sammyg
Aug 1, 2024
Cool tour 😎 - Ayane was a wonderful tour guide who was always looking out for us and shared her mosquito repellent with us - we really needed it. I recommend walking this tour when it's not so hot because the heat and the hike up the mountain are really exhausting. For the first part of the tour we barely saw any people which made the tour more relaxed. We even made a short stop to eat some miso flavored ice cream. I really enjoyed this trip even though it was very exhausting, mostly due to the hot temperatures.
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