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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)
(1848) Reviews
Honmachi
About
Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan).
Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence of Fushimi Inari. This 3-hour hidden hiking tour takes you off the beaten path to explore Kyoto's authentic nature.
1. Escape Overtourism : We start one station away from the crowded main entrance. Follow your local expert on a secret trail used only by locals, avoiding the massive tourist crowds.
2. Ghibli-like Scenery : Hike through mystical bamboo groves and discover beautiful, tiny shrines hidden deep in the forest. You will feel the authentic Japanese spirit.
3. Perfect Torii Gate Photos : Because we take a hidden route, you will have the chance to see ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour photos during the tour
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Drink and Food
Meeting Points
Departure
FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji
Family Mart Nakai Tofukuji Store
Outside of Tofukuji Station EXIT 2, Next to the Family Mart
Return
Fushimi Inari Taisha
In front of the main Shrine of Fushimi Inari Taisha
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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As the ground can be slippery, you need to come wearing shoes with good grip.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)
(1848) Reviews
Honmachi
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$72.50
Price varies by group size
About
Winner of TripAdvisor's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan).
Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence of Fushimi Inari. This 3-hour hidden hiking tour takes you off the beaten path to explore Kyoto's authentic nature.
1. Escape Overtourism : We start one station away from the crowded main entrance. Follow your local expert on a secret trail used only by locals, avoiding the massive tourist crowds.
2. Ghibli-like Scenery : Hike through mystical bamboo groves and discover beautiful, tiny shrines hidden deep in the forest. You will feel the authentic Japanese spirit.
3. Perfect Torii Gate Photos : Because we take a hidden route, you will have the chance to see ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour photos during the tour
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Drink and Food
Meeting Points
Departure
FamilyMart Nakai Tofukuji
Family Mart Nakai Tofukuji Store
Outside of Tofukuji Station EXIT 2, Next to the Family Mart
Return
Fushimi Inari Taisha
In front of the main Shrine of Fushimi Inari Taisha
Itinerary
1
Tofuku-ji Temple
Pass by Tofuji and head to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
2
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Hike up the mountain through a hidden trail
Crossing through a narrow mountain path, we will discover a natural bamboo forest, and a small Inari shrine hidden from tourists. Fushimi Inari's main entrance is hard to navigate due to a lot of people, but by walking through the mountains, we will see Fushimi Inari from a new perspective, away from the crowd. Crossing a narrow mountain path, we will discover a natural bamboo forest, and a small Inari shrine hidden from tourists. Fushimi Inari's main entrance is hard to navigate due to a lot of people, but by walking through the mountains, we will see Fushimi Inari from a new perspective, away from the crowd.
30 minutes
3
Fushimi Momoyama Castle
See the castle from the top of the mountain
After enjoying the breathtaking view from the top of Fushimi Inari
This castle was built by Hideyoshi and rebuilt by Ieyasu, and after Fushimi Castle was rebuilt, peach trees were planted there by the Genroku era, and the area became known as Momoyama, and eventually Fushimi Castle became known as Momoyama Castle or Fushimi Momoyama Castle.
