Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (3)
Which bus stop should I get off at?
Get off at "Inari Taisha-mae" stop on the Minami 5 bus line and walk about 7 minutes east to arrive.
How long does it take by car? Please provide a time estimate.
About 20 minutes from the Meishin Expressway Kyoto-Minami Interchange, and about 10 minutes from the Hanshin Expressway Kamitorinoha exit. However, roads around the shrine are very congested, so public transportation is recommended.
Which is the nearest station? Please advise on train access.
Get off at JR Nara Line Inari Station and it is a short walk away (about 5 minutes from Kyoto Station). Also, from Keihan Main Line Fushimi Inari Station, it is about a 5-minute walk east.
Other (1)
What is the contact information (phone number)?
Fushimi Inari Taisha contact details: TEL (075) 641-7331, FAX (075) 642-2153. Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, 612-0882.
Worship (1)
Can I freely visit the "Thousand Torii Gates" and climb Inari Mountain?
There are no restrictions mentioned on the website, and visitors are free to walk through the grounds including Inari Mountain. However, vandalism is prohibited on the grounds, and we ask for your respect of worship etiquette.
Basic information (3)
What is the address?
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
How do I get there?
【Train】Get off at JR Nara Line Inari Station and it's a short walk (about 5 minutes from Kyoto Station) / Get off at Keihan Main Line Fushimi Inari Station and walk about 5 minutes east. 【Bus】Get off at Minami 5 Line "Inari Taisha-mae" stop and walk about 7 minutes east. 【Car】About 20 minutes from Meishin Expressway Kyoto-Minami Interchange, about 10 minutes from Hanshin Expressway Kamitorinoha exit.
Is there a parking lot?
Yes, we have one available. Please check the official website for details.
Time needed (1)
How large is the grounds? How long does it take to visit?
The grounds, including Inari Mountain, cover approximately 260,000 tsubo (approximately 870,000 square meters), about 22 times the size of Koshien Stadium. Since there is a course that goes around all of Inari Mountain, a thorough visit may take 2 to 3 hours or more.
祭事・行事 (2)
What are the major festivals and events held throughout the year?
Major annual events include the Inari Festival (Kankousai) on May 3, Rice Planting Festival on June 10, Great Purification Ceremony on June 30, Hongu Festival on the first Sunday or holiday after the start of the July Doyou period, and Members' Grand Festival on the day before and two days before Sports Day in October.
What are "Hatsu-Uma no Hi" (First Horse Day) and "Fuku Mairi" (Fortune Visit)?
"Hatsu-Uma no Hi" is the first Day of the Horse in February, said to be the day when the Inari Deity was enshrined on Inari Mountain, and this day has been honored as special for about 1,300 years. Visiting Inari Mountain on this day is called "Fuku Mairi," and the deity has been deeply revered as the god of good fortune dwelling in the southeast of the capital.
Highlights (4)
What is the relationship to Inari shrines nationwide? What is the position of Fushimi Inari Taisha?
It is the "head shrine" of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines said to exist throughout Japan. The Inari deity received the highest rank in the divine hierarchy, "Junior First Rank" (Shōichii), achieving this status in 942 (Tengyō 5).
What is the meaning of the foxes?
The fox statues seen in the shrine grounds are not the Inari deity themselves, but are considered to be messengers (attendants) of the deity. Rather than wild mountain foxes, they are revered as white (or transparent) foxes, known as "byakko-san".
What deity is enshrined at Fushimi Inari Taisha? What blessings does it offer?
The Inari deity is enshrined here. Historically, prayers were offered for abundant harvests, rain, and national peace. Today, it is widely worshipped as a guardian deity for prosperous business, industrial development, family safety, traffic safety, and artistic success.
Why are there so many torii gates?
From the Edo period onwards, the practice of donating torii gates as a sign of gratitude—because wishes would "pass through" or had already "passed through"—became widespread. Today, approximately 10,000 torii gates stand throughout the approach path on Inari Mountain.
Parking (2)
Is there a parking lot? Please advise on usage precautions.
There is a parking lot for visitors. However, public transportation is recommended as roads around the shrine are congested. Parking for purposes other than worship is not permitted. If the lot is full, please follow staff directions. The parking lot will be closed from December 30 to January 6.
Can I use the parking lot during New Year's visits?
The on-grounds parking lot is closed from December 30 to January 6. Regarding temporary traffic restrictions during New Year's visits, please check the Kyoto Prefectural Police website.