Fushimi Inari Taisha

京都最上鏡的景點——數千座朱紅色鳥居,每一座皆由企業或個人捐獻,沿著稻荷山林木蒼鬱的山坡層層而上,形成一條條鳥居隧道。神社本殿建築本身已相當壯觀,但真正吸引旅人前來的,正是這片鳥居。

The shrine grounds are open 24 hours and admission is free. Arrive before 7am or after dusk to see the Senbon Torii tunnel without the crowds that build through the day. The full loop to the summit and back takes 2–3 hours; most visitors turn back after the first 20–30 minutes at Yotsutsuji intersection, which is also where the crowds thin out sharply. It's an uphill hike with steps throughout, so wear proper shoes.