Kyoto Trail Station 4 Higashiyama — Attraction in Kyoto

I summited Mt. Inari without knowing anything about the routes, and just happened to choose this way instead of the main walk. When reaching the marker, turn right and follow the pavement path upwards. It doesn't look like it at first, but this is the right way to go!

Personally, I enjoyed the hike from this route (on which I saw maybe a dozen other groups and was usually along on the trail) as opposed to the very loud and crowded Torii...

This is the trailhead for the back route to the top of Fushimi Inari Shrine. It's not very easy to find, but you can follow the green line on Google Maps and it will get you to the top of the mountain eventually. There are multiple trails but if you're adventurous you can figure it out. This route avoids the insane crowds at the main shrine at the bottom...

From here you can take the paved road going up to go up to Mt Inari (for roundtrip at the top and descend down Fushimi Inari shrine OR if you are doing the "hike" the otherway round... this will be your end pt after walking downhill on the paved road.

Nice to just enjoy a stroll in the neighbourhood on the...