Fushimi Inari Taisha Kyoto dates back to 711, (yes, older than your local convenience store). However, it is much more than the standard check on the list of places to visit in Kyoto. It is a series of torii gates as far as the eyes can see, and they seem to surround the pyramid-like structure. Not to mention sputtering stone foxes, some of whom might just smile at you.
When you’re planning your things to do in Kyoto, here’s a pro tip: sneak in at dawn. While everyone else is still hitting snooze, you’ll have the gates almost to yourself. Want to make it even better?
Check out our Japan tour packages that include early morning visits. Sunrise is also quite amazing for these gates, as the sun’s rays make everything appear golden, and the only sound is soft footsteps and the cries of stray cats. Do carry some additional energy with you because even though fox-shaped cookies are delightful, the trip to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is long and would make one quite hungry.
