Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore hidden trails of Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Discover serene forest paths away from crowds
- Learn about shrine's history and significance
- Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto city
- Experience authentic local culture and traditions
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Meals
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; suitable for all ages.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and attire suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty and historical landmarks.
- Ensure you have a fully charged mobile device for navigation and emergencies.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- This hike is not super difficult, approximately 7km in total. But it is not a simple walk and does take some effort. We would not recommend it for people who have trouble walking or are not in a regular condition. We take regular stops and can do extra stops if needed.
- As the ground can be slippery, you need to come wearing shoes with good grip.
- There may be mosquitoes and bugs as the group will hike in the mountain, so we strongly recommend to wear long sleeve shirt and long pants.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Please note that the hiking trail can become slippery and dangerous during heavy rain. If the weather conditions are severe on the day of the tour, we may change the route from the hidden hiking trail to the main sightseeing route through Fushimi Inari Taisha for safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
Traveler reviews
Naomi gave us a great...
Naomi gave us a great tour of the Fushimi Inari, taking us in the back way so we got to experience the tori gates and shrines without the crowds. The hike was strenuous, but she was patient with our kids (8, 11, and 13) and built in plenty of breaks for cold drinks, bathrooms, and ice cream. I'm so glad we had this private tour with her- it was totally worth it and turned out to be my husband and my favorite part of our Japan trip. And she recommended an incredible ramen place for lunch after!
Get the real experience
Before our hike, we decided to check out the main train early and walked around and thought we saw most of it, but after meeting up with our tour guide, he showed us so much more we didn’t expect he shared the backstory behind the Japanese religions, the details of the Shinto gods and why the shrines are designed the way that they are. We felt like we got an awesome experience that was very personalized for the price. Our tour guide was very kind and down to earth and asked a lot of questions about us and our travels and it was really nice to have a conversation with someone while hiking. Well worth it!!!
Fushimi Inari excursion off the beaten path
We were delighted with this excursion to Fushimi Inari in the company of Matt and Kazu. We really liked the route taken, we were able to enjoy the famous Torii away from the flow of tourists and in a really nice atmosphere!
The guide was kind and encouraging. We made it to the top thanks to him
Pleasant experience out of beaten paths
Excellent intimate local tour of Fujimi Inari
So grateful to have had a wonderful , patient and knowledgeable guide like Kana to show us the way around this mountain. We loved skipping the big crowds for a very intimate , thoughtful and local experience of these shrines and paths. Highly recommend it !