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Fushimi, Yamashina
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Fushimi, Yamashina
Fushimi, famous for the world-renowned Fushimi Inari Taisha with its vermilion torii gates, is a town with a lingering atmosphere and many sake breweries, making it a recommended destination for sake lovers. Yamashina has many historical sites, including Jomon period ruins, the "Yamashina Hongan-ji Temple Site" with legends dating back to the Heian period, and the "Old Tokaido Road" that vividly depicts the scenery of the Edo period. This area, where cultural assets with different historical backgrounds stand, has a unique atmosphere, so why not forget about time and spend a relaxing time here?
Fushimi, Yamashina
5 Highlights
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
The head shrine of all Inari shrines nationwide, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates
This is the head shrine of all Inari shrines nationwide, of which there are about 30,000. It is also affectionately known as "Oinari-san". The main attraction is the Senbon Torii, a thousand vermilion torii gates lined up in a row. If you plan to climb to the top of Inari Mountain where the torii gates are located, wear comfortable clothing for your visit.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
The head shrine of all Inari shrines nationwide, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates
This is the head shrine of all Inari shrines nationwide, of which there are about 30,000. It is also affectionately known as "Oinari-san". The main attraction is the Senbon Torii, a thousand vermilion torii gates lined up in a row. If you plan to climb to the top of Inari Mountain where the torii gates are located, wear comfortable clothing for your visit.
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Daigo-ji Temple
A world heritage temple known as a cherry blossom viewing spot
The head temple of the Shingon sect Daigo school, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Within the vast grounds of over 2 million tsubo, there are 75,522 national treasures and 425 important cultural properties enshrined. If you want to experience majestic nature and historical buildings, why not visit here?
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Daigo-ji Temple
A world heritage temple known as a cherry blossom viewing spot
The head temple of the Shingon sect Daigo school, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Within the vast grounds of over 2 million tsubo, there are 75,522 national treasures and 425 important cultural properties enshrined. If you want to experience majestic nature and historical buildings, why not visit here?
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Bishamondo Ruins
A temple with seasonal views dedicated to Bishamonten
This is a Tendai sect temple dedicated to Bishamonten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. It features a strolling garden with a heart-shaped pond, Banryu-en, and sliding door paintings that appear to change. The seasonal views, such as the autumn foliage tunnel and the weeping cherry blossoms in spring, are also attractive.
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Bishamondo Ruins
A temple with seasonal views dedicated to Bishamonten
This is a Tendai sect temple dedicated to Bishamonten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. It features a strolling garden with a heart-shaped pond, Banryu-en, and sliding door paintings that appear to change. The seasonal views, such as the autumn foliage tunnel and the weeping cherry blossoms in spring, are also attractive.
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Kanshuji Temple
The head temple of the Shingon sect Yamakage school, with Senju Kannon as the principal image
This is the head temple of the Shingon sect Yamakage school, with Senju Kannon as the principal image. It is said to have been founded by Emperor Daigo to mourn his mother. The temple is attractive for its seasonal views, such as flowers like cherry blossoms, wisteria, and irises, as well as ducks visiting the pond in winter.
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Kanshuji Temple
The head temple of the Shingon sect Yamakage school, with Senju Kannon as the principal image
This is the head temple of the Shingon sect Yamakage school, with Senju Kannon as the principal image. It is said to have been founded by Emperor Daigo to mourn his mother. The temple is attractive for its seasonal views, such as flowers like cherry blossoms, wisteria, and irises, as well as ducks visiting the pond in winter.
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Fushimi Sake Brewery Street
A complex facility where 18 Fushimi sake breweries gather
A complex facility where 18 Fushimi sake breweries gather. Eight restaurants are lined up in the arcade street that spreads out as soon as you get off the station. For those who love sake, we recommend the "18-brewery tasting set" where you can enjoy the sake of all 18 breweries at once.
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Fushimi Sake Brewery Street
A complex facility where 18 Fushimi sake breweries gather
A complex facility where 18 Fushimi sake breweries gather. Eight restaurants are lined up in the arcade street that spreads out as soon as you get off the station. For those who love sake, we recommend the "18-brewery tasting set" where you can enjoy the sake of all 18 breweries at once.
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Popular ramen shops in Fushimi area
Recommended ramen shop in Fushimi
Fushimi area is home to popular ramen shops. Let's try the unique ramen dishes that showcase each shop's individuality, from tsukemen with firm noodles and rich soup to voluminous bowls of ramen with plenty of toppings, known as "Jiro-style" with a fatty broth.
Traditional Japanese sweets from famous shops that you can take out
Sophisticated Japanese sweets that showcase the skills of famous shops
Japanese sweets that showcase the skills of famous shops offer both visual and taste enjoyment. In the Fushimi and Yamashina areas, there are many famous shops that specialize in such sweets. From smooth and refreshing mizu yokan to dorayaki filled with plenty of sweet bean paste, indulge in the specialty sweets of each shop.
Discovering Japanese Sake in the Sake Brewing Town
Drinking Japanese sake in Fushimi, known as the sake brewing town.
Fushimi, known as a sake brewing town, has many bars and izakayas where you can enjoy local sake, as well as manufacturer-owned stores. It's also great to compare and enjoy famous sake such as "Kirin" and "Kizakura" that sake lovers have heard of at least once.
Afternoon Cafe Time in Yamashina
Cafes where you can spend your afternoon in Yamashina
After visiting shrines and temples or enjoying sightseeing in Yamashina, why not spend a relaxing time at a cafe? From shops with colorful parfaits and pancakes to nostalgic atmosphere cafes, there are plenty of perfect shops to spend your afternoon.
Dinner in Yamashina is all about Japanese cuisine!
Perfect Japanese restaurants in Yamashina for dinner
As a finale to your Yamashina tourism, how about trying a popular local Japanese restaurant for dinner? Enjoy thick tonkatsu made with aged pork, homemade appetizers and side dishes, and even sake to go with them. Let's indulge in a luxurious time by trying each restaurant's specialty dishes.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥8,405
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥15,653
Best Season
1~5 Month
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