When is Fushimi Inari open, and is it free?

What are the opening hours?

Times for the goshuin (shrine stamp) are not confirmed, so we don't list them.

When are the tea houses open?

All of them close by 17:00. Hours as listed by each shop:

1. Takeya 竹屋

   8:30–17:00 (Thursday until 16:00)

   Near Kumataka-sha

2. Santoku-tei 三徳亭

   8:00–15:00, closed on irregular days

   Near Mitsutsuji

3. Nishimura-tei にしむら亭

   Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 9:00–16:00 (last orders 14:00)

   Near Yotsutsuji

4. Yakuriki-tei 薬力亭

   8:00–17:00, open every day

   Near Yakuriki-sha

What does cost money?

1. 01

   Coin lockers

   200–700 yen at the stations and the shrine, cash only (Japanese yen).

   See where the lockers are

2. 02

   Amulets, prayers and food

   Amulets and prayers are offered at the shrine, and the tea houses sell food and drinks. We don't list prices.

Which hours are quietest?

Best window: before 8:00 or after 18:00. Tuesday to Thursday mornings are the quietest.

Questions

Is Fushimi Inari free?

Yes. Entry to Fushimi Inari Taisha, including the Senbon Torii gates and the mountain path, is free.

Do you need tickets for Fushimi Inari?

No. There are no tickets and no booking: you can walk in at any time.

What time does Fushimi Inari open and close?

It does not close. The grounds and the mountain path are open 24 hours a day, every day.

What time does the amulet counter close?

The amulet counter is open 8:00–18:00. Prayers are held 8:30–16:30; apply by about 16:00.

What is the best time to go?

Best window: before 8:00 or after 18:00. Tuesday to Thursday mornings are the quietest.

Sources

• Kyoto City official travel guide: Fushimi Inari Taisha (Japanese)
• Fushimi Inari Taisha: prayers (Japanese)

Checked 27 October 2026 and written in our own words. Tea-house hours are from each shop's own listing, linked on its stop page. Not affiliated with the shrine.