2F Nezameya Bldg 72-1 Fukakusa Inarionmaechō, Fushimi, Kyoto Japan
2F Nezameya Bldg 72-1 Fukakusa Inarionmaechō, Fushimi, Kyoto Japan
Just one minute from Inari Station on the JR Nara Line, Canon Kyoto sits at the gateway to Fushimi Inari Shrine’s iconic thousand torii gates. This isn’t merely convenient access – it’s the perfect intersection of cultural immersion and practical ease, where authentic tea ceremony awaits just six minutes from Kyoto Station.
Along Inari Station on the JR Nara Line offers excellent access, just 2 stops and approximately 6 minutes from Kyoto Station. Located directly in front of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, it’s the most convenient station with closest access to the famous Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates). Frequent train service with minimal waiting time is another advantage.
Take the Keihan Line from Gion-Shijo Station toward Yodoyabashi (Osaka-bound) to Fushimi Inari Station (5 stops, approx. 8 minutes), then walk 4 minutes. Highly convenient access from central Kyoto.
From Yodoyabashi Station in Osaka, take the Keihan Main Line toward Kyoto.
You can either take a local train directly to Fushimi Station (about 50 minutes), or take a limited express to Tambabashi Station and transfer to a local train for one stop to Fushimi.
Exit JR Inari Station and you’ll see the iconic vermilion torii gate entrance to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine on your left. Turn left from the station and walk along the street for less than 1min. The tea ceremony venue and Kimoto rental service is located beside the vermilion torii gate.
From popular destinations such as Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Tea Ceremony Canon is easily accessible via the Keihan Main Line. Simply take the train to Keihan Fushimi Inari Station, and our venue is just a 4-minute walk from the station—offering exceptional convenience for your visit.
Beyond the world-famous Fushimi Inari Shrine and its iconic thousand torii gates just steps from Canon Kyoto Tea Ceremony, you’ll discover a side of Kyoto most tourists never see. Our Fushimi location puts you within easy reach of hidden treasures like Araki Shrine, serene bamboo grove paths, the stunning Tofukuji Temple, and the tranquil gardens of Komyoin Temple. Unlike Arashiyama’s perpetually crowded bamboo forest, this neighborhood offers something rare: authentic Kyoto atmosphere without the crowds. After your tea ceremony experience, you’re perfectly positioned to explore these quieter corners where locals actually visit—peaceful temples, secret pathways, and traditional streets that feel worlds away from typical tourist routes. It’s the ideal base for travelers who want to experience both iconic landmarks and the hidden Kyoto that guidebooks rarely mention.
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The head shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan, dedicated to the deity of prosperity and business success. Famous worldwide for its thousands of vermillion torii gates winding up the mountainside. Watch fox guardians standing sentinel throughout the grounds—messengers of Inari believed to bring fortune to visitors and worshippers alike.
Walk through tunnels of brilliant orange torii gates donated by businesses and individuals seeking blessings. The dense sequence creates a mystical corridor where sunlight filters through gaps, casting moving shadows. Each gate represents someone's prayer or gratitude—you're literally walking through thousands of wishes transformed into sacred architecture.
A hidden gem for those seeking romantic connections—this intimate shrine specializes in matchmaking and relationship blessings. Locals visit to pray for meeting their destined partner or strengthening current bonds. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful guardian fox statues make it a favorite among couples and those hoping to become couples.
Unlike Arashiyama's tourist-packed bamboo forest, this tranquil path offers the authentic bamboo grove experience without crowds. Tall green stalks sway and whisper in the breeze, creating natural music and dappled light. A genuine escape where you can actually hear the bamboo and feel the peaceful atmosphere traditional gardens are meant to provide.
One of Kyoto's most spectacular autumn destinations, this Zen temple complex features bridges over valleys that explode with maple colors in fall. Even without autumn leaves, the temple gardens demonstrate classic Zen design principles. The main hall and surrounding sub-temples offer quiet contemplation spaces away from Fushimi Inari's energy.
Known affectionately as the "Rainbow Moss Temple" for its stunning moss garden featuring over 75 varieties. This small Tofukuji sub-temple offers intimate garden viewing with minimal crowds—a hidden treasure even many Kyoto residents don't know. The carefully composed rock and moss garden invites extended meditation and appreciation of subtle natural beauty.
Just one minute from Fushimi Inari’s iconic gates, Canon Kyoto serves as your perfect starting point for exploring authentic Fushimi. This walking map guides you beyond the crowded tourist paths to discover hidden shrines, peaceful bamboo groves, and tranquil walking routes where locals still stroll. Before or after your tea ceremony experience, venture into the real Kyoto that most international visitors never see.
