About the facility
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of some 30,000 Inari shrines throughout Japan, also known by people of all generations as "O-inari-san."
The place to worship Inari is Mt. Inari.
Its deity Inari Okami was enshrined in the mountain on the first Day of the Horse of the second month of 711, during the Nara period. The shrine celebrated its 1,300th anniversary of its enshrinement in 2011.
Special offers of KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
No special offers available
Access
- Closest stations
-
5-min walk from Fushimi Inari Station, Keihan Electric Railway
Map and information
Recommended places to visit in KYOTO
Areas you can travel to with KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
-
OSAKA
The most popular area in Kansai,
with many vibrant spots. -
KYOTO
Kyoto is the place to visit if you want to enjoy traditional Japan.
-
NARA
This is an area with many historic temples and shrines, as well as lots of nature.
-
KOBE/HIMEJI
Kobe is a town surrounded by the ocean and mountains, while Himeji boasts Himeji Castle, a world heritage site.
-
WAKAYAMA
It is renowned for world-heritage Koyasan.
-
SHIGA
Visit Hieizan Enryakuji temple and Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.