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The 9 Best Fushimi Inari Tours in Kyoto

9 tours  ·  from $44 a head

The gates run four kilometres up a mountain and almost everybody turns back at the first bend. These 9 cover the night walks, the summit hikes and the guided climbs that explain who paid for each torii, priced and timed.

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour - Kiyomizu-dera and the view over eastern Kyoto
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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

1.Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,316 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $122Our pick

You’ll visit Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, Arashiyama, the Sagano Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari in about nine hours. An English-speaking guide such as Den, At-Chan, or Sakura may lead your group, with multilingual audio support, Wi-Fi, temple admissions, and an optional Japanese buffet lunch.

“the day trip was amazing, and our guide (At-Chan) made everything feels much more incredible! she was always smiling and being receptive, she also offered to take pictures of me and I appreciate that because I'm solo traveling. At-Chan is wonderful, she gave us many recommendations for the city and also taught us some useful japanese words and phrases; this is what make a day tour fascinating, these little things are awesome.”

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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available) - From Tofukuji to the forest trail
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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

2.Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $63Top rated

Follow a certified MagicalTrip guide from Tofukuji through forest paths, bamboo, and a small hidden shrine before reaching Fushimi Inari-Taisha from the quieter upper trails. Expect about 7 kilometers, stairs, uneven ground, and limited crowds. Guides such as Naru, Yuko, Emi, and Hina add local stories and photos. Private options are available.

“A fair amount of walking uphill, but a good tour to the bamboo forest and to the shrine areas. The guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating, he provided a good overview of the area and history.”

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Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour - Nara Park and the famous deer
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Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

3.Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,275 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $52

Spend 9 to 10 hours traveling by air-conditioned bus from Osaka or Kyoto to Nara Park, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Arashiyama. You’ll feed sacred deer, walk beneath vermilion torii gates, and explore bamboo paths, temples, bridges, and Kyoto’s Kimono Forest. English and Chinese guides, including Amy, Willa, Christine, and Fiona, lead the day.

“It was a comfortable way of going around Kyoto and Nara. It saves you from the hassle of navigating by yourself.”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: beautiful, brief, and crowded
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Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

4.Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 754 reviews · from $61

Travel from Osaka or Kyoto to Arashiyama, Nara Park, Todaiji Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine by air-conditioned bus. You’ll have free time at each stop, a Kyoto townhouse lunch with Kobe beef, pork, or vegetarian curry, and guidance in English or Chinese. Guides such as Gary, Nick, Eric, and Mike are praised for keeping the day organized and fun.

“Gary's kindness and attentiveness were highly appreciated. The itinerary was consistently adhered to, and the destinations were exceptional, with Gary's recommendations proving valuable.”

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Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari Guided Tour - Arashiyama Bamboo Grove before the crowds
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Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari Guided Tour

5.Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 700 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

This 11-hour Kyoto bus tour links Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari. Guides such as Cesar and Angeles lead in English and Spanish, with free time at each stop. Choose the ticket option if you want admission to Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, and Kiyomizu-dera included.

“Angelas was an amazing guide. Her knowledge was extensive and she provided lots of opportunity for questions. The bus driver Hamada -san was safe and always available when we returned back to the bus. This tour is a long day but definitely worth it and good value for your money. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Kyoto: Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari - Kinkaku-ji and the Golden Pavilion
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Kyoto: Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

6.Nijo, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · from $51

This 10-hour-45-minute bus tour links Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari. You leave Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande at 7:00 a.m. with an English and Spanish guide, then explore key sites with a mix of commentary and free time. Guides such as Paula, Cesar, and Ángeles have led recent departures.

“It was a full day, starting early and finishing late. The organisation was super, and commentary great. Plus time to explore by yourself. All sights visited were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour. Hats off to the guides and driver for keeping high energy all day.”

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Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour - Walking the First Torii Gates
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Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

7.Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · from $43Best value

Meet your guide by the fox statue at Fushimi Inari Taisha and spend about 90 minutes to two hours walking through the shrine’s red torii gates after the daytime crowds thin out. Guides such as Jem, Tammy, Caleb, Hiro, Masaki, and Yessi explain Shinto customs, fox symbolism, prayers, and the shrine’s place in Kyoto life. Expect a small uphill walk, changing light, and a peaceful night atmosphere.

“Jem was a fantastic guide and really encapsulated the essence, history, and significance of the shrine, in its entirety.”

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Kyoto: 3-Hour Fushimi Inari Shrine Hidden Hiking Tour - The Tofukuji start gives you a calmer beginning
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Kyoto: 3-Hour Fushimi Inari Shrine Hidden Hiking Tour

8.3-Hour Fushimi Inari Shrine Hidden Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Start near Tofukuji Station and approach Fushimi Inari from the quiet back side of Mount Inari. Your English-speaking guide leads you through forest paths, bamboo groves, small shrines, and thousands of vermilion torii gates before finishing at the main shrine. Expect about 7 kilometers, steep steps, bugs, and a real hike rather than a casual stroll.

“My boyfriend and I enjoyed our with Nobu and Jimmy our tour guides. They were amazing people and made the journey around Fushimi Inari all the more enjoyable. Thank you!”

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Full Day Kyoto Tour : Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari

9.Full Day Kyoto Tour : Bamboo Forest, Golden Temple, Fushimi Inari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $105

Travel from Osaka to Kyoto in a small group of up to 11 people, with an English- or Mandarin-speaking guide. Walk across Togetsukyo Bridge, follow Arashiyama’s bamboo trail, see Kinkakuji’s Golden Pavilion, and explore Fushimi Inari. Taka, Tom, Woody, Jin, and Toru have guided past departures.

“Taka-san was an amazing and gracious guide. We had a wonderful 9 hour day full of information and laughter. Kyoto is a very crowded area, but Taka helped us navigate with ease. We felt very safe with both Taka and our driver Tom. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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