How long does it take to walk up Fushimi Inari?
How long does it take to walk up Fushimi Inari? The hike to the summit of the mountain and back takes about 2-3 hours, however, visitors are free to walk just as far as they wish before turning back. Along the way, there are multiple smaller shrines with stacks of miniature torii gates that were donated by visitors with smaller budgets.
Is Fushimi Inari safe at night?
Fushimi Inari is one of the few shrines in Kyoto open after 6 pm (it's open 24/7/365), and it's illuminated at night with just enough light that it's not too dangerous to walk, but it's also not so bright that the atmosphere is spoiled.