Fushimi Inari at Dawn, Before the Queues
Up the mountain at 6am with a guide who knows where to turn off
From ¥9,500 / person (tax included)
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About This Tour
Ten thousand torii gates are a very different thing at six in the morning. We climb to the Yotsutsuji viewpoint, take the side paths most people never see, and are back down before the crowds arrive.
Highlights
Genuinely empty gates
A 6am start is the whole point.
The side paths
Small shrines the main route walks straight past.
Down before the crowds
You are finished when most people are arriving.
What's Included
Included
Licensed guide
English and Japanese.
Hot tea at the top
Vending machine coffee also available, honestly.
Onigiri breakfast
Picked up on the way.
Requirements
What to bring and prepare before you join.
Comfortable walking shoes
Expect uneven ground and some steps.
Water
Especially between June and September.
Meeting Point
Location
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto 612-0882, Japan
The first torii, by the JR station exit
Nearest stations
Accessibility
Get in touch before booking if you have mobility needs — some of the route is on uneven ground and we can usually adapt it.
Your Host
Yuki Tanaka
About Yuki
Born and raised here, and still surprised by it. I started hosting because visitors kept asking me the same questions and I had better answers than the guidebooks did.
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Things to know
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days before the tour starts for a full refund.
Instant booking
Your place is confirmed immediately based on the host's availability.
What to wear
Dress for walking and for the weather.
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From ¥9,500 / person (tax included)
Instant bookingFree Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 2 days before the tour starts.
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