Fushimi Inari Shrine - Exploring Kyoto's Iconic Red Gates

Join us as we explore Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社), one of Kyoto's most ancient and iconic Shinto shrines, famous for its mesmerizing mountain trails covered by thousands of vibrant, deep red/orange torii gates! This video will guide you step-by-step from the moment we arrive at Fushimi Inari Station and make our way to the shrine's entrance. Along the approach, we'll take in the atmosphere and stop by the local shops and food stalls selling delicious Japanese snacks. Once at the main complex, we'll see the impressive Rōmon Gate and the main worship hall (honden), before heading into the main attraction: the winding trails of the Senbon Torii (thousands of torii). Witness the breathtaking, picturesque scenery as we walk through these parallel rows of gates donated by individuals and companies. We’ll take a few peaceful breaks at some of the smaller rest stops along the trail before completing our unforgettable journey back to the main area. If you're planning a trip to Kyoto, this video is the perfect guide to experiencing Fushimi Inari Taisha! 00:00 Intro 00:35 Starting at the train station 1:00 Walking to Fushimi Inari 04:49 Travel Tip #1 04:57 Welcome to Fushimi Inari 05:31 Little Red Buckets… 06:31 Water cleansing area 06:38 Romon Gate and Main Hall 07:01 IFA Group Picture! 07:28 Entering through the Main Hall 09:20 Heading up the trails 10:07 Walking through the Senbon Torii 12:00 Walking through the smaller gates 14:08 Rest Area #1 14:40 Continuing on… 15:26 Rest Area #2 16:17 Heading down to the entrance 17:24 Back to the main area 19:04 Outro 19:28 Preview of next episode #fushimiinari #japan #kyoto #travel #sightseeing Follow Ken on Facebook and Instagram @kensabalza