Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour: Escape Crowds & Explore Secret Trails

Winner of TripAdvisor's 2025 Best of the Best. Escape the crowds on a hidden hiking route to experience true Fushimi Inari.

Highlights

  • Escape the overtourism and hike peaceful, secret local trails.

  • Walk through Ghibli-like bamboo groves and hidden shrines with a local guide

  • Enjoy the iconic thousands of Torii gates without the heavy crowds and take stunning photos

  • Refresh your mind and body on this authentic Japanese nature hike

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • 3 hours with a local guide

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Family Mart Nakai Tofukuji Store

Outside of Tofukuji Station EXIT 2, Next to the Family Mart
［From Kyoto station to Tofukuji station］Please use JR line：You can use both rapid trains and local trains.
［From Shijyo keihan to Tofukuji station］Please use Keihan line: You can use sub-express trains, semi express trains and local trains. Please DO NOT USE express trains.

Start time

09:00:00

What To Expect

Discover a quieter side of Fushimi Inari Shrine on this Fushimi Inari hiking tour, designed for travelers who want to escape the crowds and experience Kyoto's natural beauty. Follow peaceful hidden trails with a local guide, winding through enchanting bamboo groves, secluded shrines, and lush forest paths that offer a more authentic side of Fushimi Inari. Along the way, admire the iconic thousands of red torii gates and enjoy excellent opportunities for memorable photos away from the busiest areas. This Kyoto hiking tour combines Japanese culture, nature, and scenic walking trails, making it an ideal experience for travelers looking to explore Fushimi Inari beyond the usual tourist route.

Hike through a secret path into Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Even though there is Fushi-inari station, we start the tour from Tofukuji station because we enter Fushi-inari shrine from the back entrance. We walk around Kyoto's local neighborhood to a hidden trail and take a gander at the quiet and peaceful nature.

Journey into a secret bamboo forest -- an uncharted treasure trove

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.

Return to civilization after a breathtaking view atop the mountains of Fushimi Inari

After an hour long hike through a hidden trail, we will return back to the main road in the middle of the mountains of Fushimi Inari. From here on, we will explore tourist areas on the way to the top of the mountain. Tour routes may vary, but it will end somewhere around the main shrine.























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    • The tour will be canceled in the event of severe weather such as heavy rain or a typhoon.

    • 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.

    • 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 usual condition. We take regular stops and can do extra stops if needed.

    • Persons younger than 8 must have their parents request permission before booking.

    • As the ground can be slippery, you need to come wearing shoes with good grip.

    • In the burning hot and humid summer here, we highly recommend you bring a cap and sunglasses to avoid heatstroke.

    • There may be mosquitoes and bugs as the group will hike in the mountain, so we strongly recommend wearing a long sleeve shirt and long pants.

    • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.

    • This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.

    • Pregnant women may not participate.

    • Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.

    • Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

    • You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.

    • Other available start times: 10:00 / 13:00

    • This tour is available every day except on 31 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.

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