Question 1

Which bus stop should I get off at?

Accepted Answer

Get off at "Inari Taisha-mae" stop on the Minami 5 bus line and walk about 7 minutes east to arrive.

Question 2

How long does it take by car? Please provide a time estimate.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which is the nearest station? Please advise on train access.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is the contact information (phone number)?

Accepted Answer

Fushimi Inari Taisha contact details: TEL (075) 641-7331, FAX (075) 642-2153. Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, 612-0882.

Question 5

Can I freely visit the "Thousand Torii Gates" and climb Inari Mountain?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City

Question 7

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

【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.

Question 8

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have one available. Please check the official website for details.

Question 9

How large is the grounds? How long does it take to visit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What are the major festivals and events held throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What are "Hatsu-Uma no Hi" (First Horse Day) and "Fuku Mairi" (Fortune Visit)?

Accepted Answer

"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.

Question 12

What is the relationship to Inari shrines nationwide? What is the position of Fushimi Inari Taisha?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 13

What is the meaning of the foxes?

Accepted Answer

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".

Question 14

What deity is enshrined at Fushimi Inari Taisha? What blessings does it offer?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Why are there so many torii gates?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Is there a parking lot? Please advise on usage precautions.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Can I use the parking lot during New Year's visits?

Accepted Answer

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.

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