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Fushimi Inari Yotsutsuji Viewpoint 伏見稲荷 四ツ辻
The crossroads halfway up Mt. Inari, about 30-45 minutes' climb through the torii, where a teahouse and stone terrace look out over southern Kyoto and the crowds thin out.
About
Yotsutsuji, meaning four-way crossroads, is the junction where the torii-lined path from the main shrine meets the loop around the summit of Mt. Inari. Before you, a terrace opens onto a wide view of southern and central Kyoto, from the Kyoto Station area to the western mountains; at sunset the city glows orange. Most visitors turn back here, so beyond this point the torii tunnels become quiet. Teahouses such as Nishimura-tei serve kitsune udon and inari-zushi, and the area has small sub-shrines and fox statues. Photographers come at dusk for the city lights and at dawn for empty torii shots on the way up.
Highlights
- Panoramic view over southern Kyoto
- Junction of the summit loop
- Teahouses serving kitsune udon
- Quiet torii tunnels beyond
- Sunset and night views
Tips
- Allow 30-45 minutes from the main shrine.
- Bring a light for descending after sunset; the paths are lit but dim in places.
- Go clockwise around the summit loop from here; it is quieter.
- Vending machines are pricier up the mountain; bring water.
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