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Fushimi Inari Taisha

伏見稲荷大社

Fushimi · near Inari (JR Nara Line) (2 min walk)

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi. Thousands of vivid vermilion torii gates form tunnels kids love to run through, dotted with cute stone fox guardians.

Why children love it: Thousands of vivid vermilion torii gates form tunnels kids love to run through, dotted with cute stone fox guardians.

Honest drawbacks: The full mountain loop is a steep 2-3 hour climb and the lower gates get extremely crowded.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1.5h
Opening hours
Grounds open 24/7 year-round
Price
Free to enter, open 24 hours; shrine shops staffed roughly 9:00-17:00 (official site)
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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