Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a must-visit when visiting Kyoto! Please keep the most complete itinerary guide!

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Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine itinerary guide 🗺
🌞Depart in the morning:
In the morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrates the clouds and shines on the ancient city of Kyoto, it is the best time to set off for Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. Fushimi Inari Taisha, a shrine with a thousand-year history, is world-famous for its tunnels formed by tens of thousands of vermilion torii gates. It is one of the must-visit scenic spots in Kyoto.
🚃Transportation Guide:
From Kyoto Station, you can take the JR Nara Line and get off at Fushimi Inari Station. It is about a 10-minute walk from the station. If you want to save time, you can also take the city bus, get off at the "Inari" stop and walk a few minutes to arrive.
🌳Enter the Shrine:
When you enter the grounds of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, the first thing that catches your eye is the majestic Torii gate, marking that you have stepped into this sacred land. Walking along the approach to the shrine, you will see densely packed vermilion torii gates on both sides, each of which carries the prayers and beliefs of the believers, forming a mysterious tunnel leading to the unknown.
🧘♀Pray for blessings:
At Fushimi Inari Taisha, you can pray for a variety of wishes, including business prosperity, traffic safety, and academic success. Please wash your hands and mouth at the hand-washing pavilion in front of the shrine as a sign of respect, and then proceed to the main hall to worship. When you visit the shrine, please remember to throw in a five-yen coin (symbolizing fate and good luck) and put your hands together in prayer.
📸Take photos:
Walking in this tunnel formed by countless torii gates, every step is a scenery. Why not pick up your phone or camera 📷 to capture these stunning moments and leave unforgettable memories.
🍱Lunch time:
After visiting the shrine, you can enjoy lunch at a restaurant or snack bar near the shrine. The Kyoto cuisine 🍣, Japanese confectionery 🍡 and various Japanese snacks here can let you experience the authentic Kyoto flavor.
🌳Walking around:
In the afternoon, take a walk along the forest path beside the shrine and explore the natural scenery around Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. There are not only ancient shrine buildings here, but also beautiful mountain and forest scenery. It is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
🌆 Dusk:
When the sun sets, Fushimi Inari Taisha is tinged with a golden halo, and the Torii tunnel at this time looks even more mysterious and magnificent. You may want to stay here for a while and feel the tranquility and beauty.
🌙Night falls:
Although Fushimi Inari Taisha at night lacks the hustle and bustle of the day, its mystery and solemnity are even more permeating. If you are lucky enough to visit at this time, you will definitely experience an atmosphere that is completely different from that during the day.