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Fushimi Inari Ghost Stories - Night Tour

Fushimi Inari Ghost Stories - Night Tour

Nightlife

Joined 2025

Sawyer S.

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Kyoto

English (Native), Japanese

2 hours

Private tour (only you and Sawyer S.)

Up to 10 people

Join me for an eerie evening walk along the quieter paths of Fushimi Inari, far from the main crowds. We’ll explore between the shadowy torii gates while uncovering local legends, fox spirit tales, and unsettling encounters tied to the mountain’s history. Ideal for travelers who want to avoid the crowds and experience Japan’s urban legends after dark. This tour goes half-way up the mountain, so feel free to continue the climb afterwards, or return to the base with me at the end.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

06:00 PM

Meeting Point

Inari Station

- Meet me in front of Inari Station on the JR Nara Line. I will be waiting just outside the station, underneath the first of many red torii gates.

06:30 PM

Fushimi Inari's Sacred Mirror

Learn about the history of Lady Inari, goddess of Fushimi Inari, rice, and foxes. We will visit her mountain shrine and see her sacred mirror.

07:00 PM

Echo Lake

Half-way up the mountain, I'll tell you the tale of Echo Lake and the spirits that haunt the graves around it.

07:30 PM

Mt. Inari Observation Deck

View the illuminated cityscape of Kyoto from this observation deck. Afterwards, feel free to either continue the night climb from the crossroads independently, or return to the base of the mountain with your guide.

Ending Point

JR Inari Station

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Rental Flashlights

What‘s not included

・Transportation if required

・Food and drink

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves walking up stairs, so make sure to bring comfortable shoes and water.

* This tour is NOT recommended for those with severe mobility limitations;

* This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.

* The path will be illuminated, but It may be dark in some spots.

* Wild animals are present on Mt. Inari, so please stick to the path and follow guide instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Sawyer S.

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About Tour Guide Sawyer S.

After studying western religion, I flew to Japan to study Buddhism & Shinto. I trained as a monk in the Japanese alps of Fukui prefecture, and learned traditional crafts including washi paper-making, knife making, and tea ceremony. I've visited all 47 prefectures of Japan in my decade in Japan. Now I live in Kyoto, which has some of the grandest temples and shrines in all of Japan.

My goal is to find joy through connection and share what I've learned.

As I'm new to GoWithGuide and seeking reviews, I'm currently offering discounted rates!