The 15 Best Fushimi Inari Tours in Kyoto

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Kinkakuji, Bamboo Grove 1 Day Bus Tour - Kiyomizu-dera and the view from the wooden terrace

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

See seven Kyoto highlights in one day, from Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji to Arashiyama’s bamboo and Fushimi Inari’s torii gates.

“Our tour guide Den started and ended with the brightest smile. She gave us so much insight on the history of the temples and shrines we visited. I highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will get to experience the brightness that Den brought to our day!”

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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

Escape Kyoto crowds on a guided 7km forest hike to Fushimi Inari, with bamboo, quiet shrines, torii gates, and castle views.

“Great tour very interesting and beautiful area. We missed all the crowds until the end. Josh was very informative.”

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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

See Nara’s deer, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, and Arashiyama’s bamboo forest on a well-paced Kyoto and Osaka day tour.

“amazing bus tour with the guide Christine 🤗The places we visited were interesting and Christine is very nice (she even helped me pick my own kimono ☺️) and a good guide!! I recommend it, we had so much fun and going by bus makes it comfortable.”

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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

See Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nara deer, Todai-ji, and Fushimi Inari in one busy day, with shabu-shabu lunch and bus travel from Osaka or Kyoto.

“Our tour guy Gary was Amazing. Definitely worth doing the this tour lots to see and so many historical sites! Very entertaining and fun trip - time just flies by. Highly recommend the tour!”

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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

See Kyoto’s bamboo grove, Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari in one well-organized 11-hour bus tour.

“Overall a business tour, and we were amazingly able to hit all the famous sights throughout Kyoto! This tour is absolutely amazing for first timer goer to Kyoto who are a bit lost for what to do. Thankfully, we had an amazing guide in Caesar who is super knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate in his work! Plus we had an amazing drive Yamaguchi-san!”

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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

See Kyoto’s biggest sights in one long day, from Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji to Fushimi Inari, with transport and optional admissions.

“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

7.Kyoto Fushimi-Inari Night Walking Tour

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

See Fushimi Inari’s famous torii gates after dark on a small-group Kyoto walk with local stories, shrine customs, and fewer crowds.

“Masaki was very knowledgeable and patient showing us all around. He gave lots of insight into the traditions and prayers to make our tour much more interesting. Seeing the gates at night was a fun different way to see the sights. I recommend trying this tour!”

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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

Escape Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari crowds on a 7-kilometer forest hike with bamboo groves, quiet shrines, torii gates, photos, and an English guide.

“Had a great tour with Yukari! She showed us a path with no other people(for most of the trip), and we didn’t miss any of the sights! She gave us good information during the tour and was very sociable as well. Would recommend this to anyone :)”

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Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama

9.Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $96

Beat Kyoto’s crowds on a small-group morning tour of Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, and Togetsu Bridge.

“A great tour taking in some of Kyoto's more famous attractions. Our guide Vincent was fabulous, nothing was any trouble. The early start was well worth it, as the crowds were swarming in as we were leaving. A terrific tour which we both highly recommend.”

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Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi Inari & Gion(Private opt)

10.Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi Inari & Gion(Private opt)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $99

Start early in Kyoto with Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and a local English-speaking guide who takes photos.

“My husband and I came to Kyoto on a Saturday. We walked around and saw many different attractions but we wanted to learn about Kyoto. That’s when we found Ikki. He is by far the best tour guide we have ever had. His preparedness, knowledge, and sincerity made our entire trip. He was very personable and made my husband and I feel like we were walking around Kyoto with one of our friends. Ikki taught us so much about the local religions and local history. His English is fantastic and we never once thought there was a language barrier. If you’re going to Kyoto YOU MUST book Ikki.”

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Kyoto Magical Night English Tour: Gion & Fushimi Inari Shrine

11.Kyoto Magical Night English Tour: Gion & Fushimi Inari Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $26

Explore Fushimi Inari and lantern-lit Gion with an English-speaking guide, local stories, shrine customs, photos, and a relaxed Kyoto night walk.

“Our Kyoto Magic Night walking tour was truly extraordinary! Our guide, Ikki, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire experience. Days before our tour, the company reached out to confirm our details and pick-up location, which set a reassuring tone. Traveling with our family of eight, including four children aged 5 to 12, we were particularly impressed by Ikki's ability to engage with the kids. He patiently answered all their burning questions and took the time to connect with them. His eloquent explanations of the customs and traditions associated with the temples and shrines we visited enriched our understanding and appreciation of Kyoto's rich culture. Ikki a...”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour

12.Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours · from $83

Ride Kyoto’s back streets to Fushimi Inari and Tofukuji with a local guide, easy e-bikes, Zen gardens, and thoughtful cultural insight.

“Maki was the VERY BEST TOUR GUIDE we have ever had. She thought us about Japanese culture, religion, infrastructure, people, traditions and so much more with such a big smile and GOOD JOKES. We loved Kyoto so much and are completely enriched thanks to her and all her knowledge and kindness. Another amazing point was our E-BIKES. They were super clean, well maintained and in perfect condition. This tour is worth every penny of your travel budget. If you don’t book it, would be actually a mistake. We will come back to Kyoto for sure and we will look for a tour with Maki (our fav. Sushi piece🤪) Thanks again…”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine Walking Tour

13.Fushimi Inari Shrine Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $39

Review of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari walking tour, with fox lore, torii gates, forest trails, city views, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“What an incredible way to understand shrine culture! Our guide shared stories that made every fox statue meaningful. The forest trails were gorgeous and surprisingly peaceful.”

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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha Guided Walking Tour

14.Fushimi Inari Taisha Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $24Best value

See Kyoto’s thousands of red torii gates with an English-speaking guide, optional Mount Inari hike, and a flexible 2 to 3 hour tour.

“Very good value and kind host with interesting facts to share.”

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Kyoto: Early Morning Fushimi Inari Shrine – Beat the Crowds

15.Early Morning Fushimi Inari Shrine – Beat the Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 2h 30m · from $70

Walk Fushimi Inari before Kyoto wakes up, with a local guide, quiet torii tunnels, mountain views, shrine stories, and a special souvenir.

“Teppei is such a beautiful human being that just radiates light and kindness. we were lucky to have him just for the 2 of us, making this a private 5 star tour. learned a lot about deities and torii, and fended off adversity at the various shrines. Thank you Teppei from the bottom of my heart and my son's bottom too.”

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