Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Avoid the crowds and the heats! Join us an unforgettable evening walking tour of the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, one of Kyoto’s most iconic sites away from the daytime crowds immerse yourselves in the beautiful lantern light up.

⚠️ Sunset is around 6:00 PM. During the winter season, we also offer a daytime option.

⚠️ Prior to the tour, please ensure WhatsApp is available for easy communication. Our tour guide will use these platforms to contact you.

✅ This is an English Guided Walking Tour. Explore the rich history and cultural significance of the shrine with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.

✅ A Unique Experience of the Shrine: Enjoy a serene and less crowded experience as we visit the shrine during the quieter and cooler evening hours.

✅ Breathtaking Sights: Witness the stunning transformation of the shrine after dark, when the vermilion gates and the surrounding buildings are illuminated with a soft orange glow.

*This tour will not hike the entire Fushimi-Inari mountain.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English Speaking Guide

Approximately 2 Hours

What To Expect

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Discover the spiritual heart of Kyoto at Fushimi-Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vibrant red Tori gates. Walk through the enchanting paths that lead up Mount Inari, surrounded by a deep sense of history, spirituality and nature. This iconic Shinto shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of rice, agriculture, and business. Visitors come to pray for success, health, and happiness while exploring smaller shrines, stone fox statues, and scenic viewpoints.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

Reviews

4.97

297 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

290

Excellent Sights and Insights!
MorganDAWard,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Yem gave us fascinating information on the history and significance of the shrine site, and answered our questions very well! Her enthusiasm was contagious, and she made us all feel at ease. Highly recommended!
Fantastic Guide and Sights
Cameron M,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was great and offered interesting and surprising information about the Fushimi-Inari shrine at a peaceful time to explore. My guide, Masaki, did a great job leading, taking photos, and answering questions. He shared great information on how we ourselves could pray and interact with shrines as well as how / why locals do. He went above and beyond by providing fantastic information afterwards about nearby food and shopping of any kind. Masaki made this tour fantastic.
Magical experience
autumntiger,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was a fantastic tour-to see the shine and walk through the toriis at night was a magical, other worldly experience. Masaki, our guide, was the other great part of the tour. He was so knowledgeable, having lived in Kyoto all his life. He was a fount of information about Shintoism, traditions, rituals and meanings. And so personable and patient with the questions-about the shrine, Kyoto or Japan. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip.
Night tour of Fushimi Inari a must with our tour guide Masaki
Natalie1136,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Masaki was the best guide I’ve had on a TripAdvisor tour. His English was excellent and he was well informed on the history of the temple. He made our random group of five feel welcomed and comfortable. He made sure we had time to take photos and ask questions. I would gladly book another tour with him!
Best tour guide anyone can ask for.
N5261GAjustinl,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malaki is hands down the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He was so kind and genuine. We had so many great conversations. He definitely knows his stuff. Tremendously smart and knowledgeable.
Hiro and Navi were...
Wani A,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hiro and Navi were amazing with the history and fun facts about the Fushimi-Inari Shrine, we learnt so much! And they were super sweet since it was raining, and we were the only people on the tour! I love how we were able to really look at everything in detail with no crowds. Hiro did message us earlier on WhatsApp to confirm and update us on the location, which is really helpful!
Easy pace, fun and interesting
424caileyd,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very polite well spoken and knowledgeable. Was wonderful experience being lead by Vincent through the shrine and he was happy to answer any questions we had. Will be recommending him to my friends who will Be coming down to Kyoto next year so they can enjoy the experience too.
Jem is a very...
William K,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jem is a very knowledgeable and an organized guide who did a wonderful job keeping the group together and making sure we all understood the historical value of the shrines. Highly recommend the tour and next time I'm in Kyoto I will take another tour with Jem.
Jem was a fantastic guide...
Ashley M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jem was a fantastic guide and really encapsulated the essence, history, and significance of the shrine, in its entirety.
An amazing night tour !
Grecopolius,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour by night was awesome, the location is beautiful, and our tour guide Navid, was friendly, professionnal and super knowledgeable about the historical context of this shrine ! My wife and I spent a very good time to visit at night (far from peak crowded time during the day). We would definitely recommend it to anyone who is traveling to Kyoto. Bonus : before leaving, Navid recommend some japanese restaurants to try during our journey. We really appreciated it !