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18/10/2026

Fushimi Inari: Crowded Below, Quieter Above

One of the things people often ask about Fushimi Inari is whether it’s always this crowded.

Around the lower torii tunnels, it often can be, but keep climbing and the experience begins to change. The further you go, the more the crowds thin out and the quieter the atmosphere becomes.

This video shows both sides in real time.

📍 Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto

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14/10/2026

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12/10/2026

There’s More to Fushimi Inari Than the Torii Gates

Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous around the world for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, but there is plenty to notice before you even begin climbing the mountain.

The shrine buildings themselves are beautiful, and fox imagery appears everywhere - from statues to ema - reflecting the fox’s traditional role as a messenger of Inari.

Even at one of Kyoto’s busiest attractions, taking a little time to look beyond the obvious can make the visit much more interesting.

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09/10/2026

From Higashi Honganji to Nishi Honganji

Recently we shared Higashi Honganji, just north of Kyoto Station. This time we visited its western counterpart, Nishi Honganji.

It’s another substantial temple complex within easy reach of the station, with striking wooden architecture, beautiful gold detailing and spacious grounds.

For visitors who have a little time around Kyoto Station, there is much more nearby than first meets the eye.

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05/10/2026

A Quiet Stop Near Sanjūsangen-dō

It’s easy to move straight from one famous Kyoto sight to the next, but sometimes it’s worth looking at what’s only a few minutes away.

Toyokuni Shrine is around a five-minute walk from Sanjūsangen-dō, yet when we visited it was remarkably peaceful.

A small change of pace can make a sightseeing day feel very different.

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01/10/2026

Taking a Break from Sightseeing in Kyoto

Kyoto has so much to see that it’s easy to fill every day from morning to night.

But sometimes it’s good to do something simpler.

We recently took a walk at Takaragaike Park, where the lake, trees and surrounding mountains make it feel very different from the busy sightseeing areas of the city.

No temples to tick off, no schedule to keep - just a quiet walk and a little time to slow down.

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28/09/2026

A First Look at Arashiyama Bamboo Light Up

We were very lucky to attend a special local-resident preview of this year’s Arashiyama Bamboo Light Up before it opens to the public.

After dark, the bamboo forest takes on a completely different atmosphere, with glowing bamboo lanterns, illuminated pathways and beautiful woven light installations throughout the event area.

The event opens September 30 and runs until November 8.

🎟 Entry: ¥1,500
📍 Arashiyama, Kyoto

If you’re visiting Kyoto during this period, this is a lovely way to see a very different side of Arashiyama in the evening.

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26/09/2026

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A huge thank you to everyone who has followed Kyoto Insight Tours and joined us here.

It’s been wonderful to see so many of you enjoying our photos and videos, sharing your own memories of Japan, and telling us about places you hope to visit one day.

Whether you’re planning a trip to Kyoto, have visited many times, or simply enjoy following along from afar, thank you for being here.

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26/09/2026

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24/09/2026

Inside Miyama’s Traditional Thatched Houses

Most visitors first notice the beautiful kayabuki roofs from outside, but the Folk Museum gives you a much better idea of how these houses were actually constructed and lived in.

Inside are traditional tools and household objects, and above you can clearly see the framework supporting the thick layers of thatch.

It’s a small stop, but one that adds a lot of context to a visit to Miyama.

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