Kyoto

From the Kyoto's most mystic Shrine, Oiwa Jinjya to Fushimi Inari Taisya

Approx. ¥8,000 / guest4 hParticipants: 1–10
Beautiful SceneryCulture ExperienceHistoryOutdoor Activities

  • Activity duration

    About 4 hours

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 10 people

  • Languages

    English

  • Meeting place

    Keihan line Fujinomori station east gate entrance

Overview

This tour focuses on two neighboring mountains Shinto Shrines called Oiwa Jinjya and Fushimi Inari Taisya.

Oiwa Jinjya：Located at the top of Mount Oiwa, the shrine is only approached from a small path off Kokudo 35. Being known almost exclusively to hikers and trekkers, and even the local people have little knowledge of the shrines background and the reasons why its almost abandoned currently. The strangely decorated gate was actually donated by an Kyoto's renowned artist named Insho Domoto (1891-1975) for the health of his sick mother.

Fushimi Inari Taisya ：Fushimi Inari Taisya shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which stands at 233 meters and belongs to the shrine grounds. Fushimi Inari is the most important of several thousands of shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice.

Meet your Locals

Koji Matsuda
Koji Matsuda

KYOTO

View profileAsk Koji

Request to book, or just ask a question first — about this activity.

Route

  1. 1

    Oiwa Jinjya and Fushimi Inari Taisya.

What happens after you request

  1. 1

    Send your request

    Pick your dates and party size and send a request. No payment yet.

  2. 2

    Decide the details together

    Chat with the Locals to work out the date, plan, and final price together.

  3. 3

    Pay securely

    Once confirmed, pay through a secure link to lock in your booking.

  4. 4

    Enjoy your experience

    Meet your Locals host on the day and enjoy. You can leave a review afterwards.

For cancellation fees, see our Cancellation Policy.

Meeting point

Keihan line Fujinomori station east gate entrance

Your guide will meet you at the Keihan line Fujinomori station east gate entrance

Things to know

This tour is hiking tour including more than 8km walk with moderate climbing up and down. Your comfortable pair of shoes highly recommended

More experiences by these Locals

Half-day highlights tour of Nara

Nara

Half-day highlights tour of Nara

Approx. ¥8,000 / guest

Half-day Kyoto Northern Higashiyama tour

Kyoto

Half-day Kyoto Northern Higashiyama tour

Approx. ¥8,000 / guest

Half-day Genbudo and Kinosaki Geo tour

Hyogo

Half-day Genbudo and Kinosaki Geo tour

Approx. ¥12,000 / guest

More to explore in Kyoto

Spots in the same area as this activity. Some may be a train or car ride away.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Kyoto

5.0(1)

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Ten thousand red gates tunnel through a fox-haunted mountain.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory+1
Philosopher’s Path

Kyoto

4.0(1)

Philosopher’s Path

A canal path where a philosopher pondered; fireflies light it at dusk.

Outdoor Activities
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Kyoto

3.0(1)

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Four hundred meters where swaying stalks hush the city whole.

Beautiful SceneryInsta-worthy
Kifune Jinja Shrine

Kyoto

3.0(1)

Kifune Jinja Shrine

Float paper on sacred spring water — your fortune rises with the ink.

Culture ExperienceHistory

Est. total (tax incl.) ¥8,000

1 guest

Frequently asked questions

How long does From the Kyoto's most mystic Shrine, Oiwa Jinjya to Fushimi Inari Taisya take?
This activity takes about 4 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Keihan line Fujinomori station east gate entrance . Your guide will meet you at the Keihan line Fujinomori station east gate entrance
What languages is this activity available in?
Your Locals host can guide this activity in English.
How many people can join?
This activity can be booked for up to 10 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The price is about ¥8,000 per guest (tax included).
Who guides this activity?
This activity is hosted by WOW U Locals based in KYOTO: Koji Matsuda.
What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings that do not require tickets, the cancellation fee is 30% of the price when cancelled 30 days or more before the date, 50% for 14-29 days before, 80% for 7-13 days before, and 100% from 6 days before onwards (including no-shows). Activities that require tickets cannot be cancelled. See the cancellation policy
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.