The torii of Fushimi Inari
The shrine says that roughly 10,000 torii of all sizes line the paths on the mountain. Other counts give a lower figure, more than 5,000, depending on what is included. Treat any exact number as an estimate.
Senbon Torii means, roughly, "thousand torii". It is the name of the best known stretch, where the gates stand close together in two parallel paths. The name does not give a count, and it is not a total of 1,000 gates.
Who gives the gates
Individuals and companies.
Giving a torii to the shrine became common in the Edo period, from 1603 to 1868. People did so to ask for something or to give thanks. Donors include companies and private persons, so it would be wrong to say that every gate is a business gift. Many gates carry the donor's inscription, and the shrine links Inari Okami with rice harvests and business.
Walk through the Senbon Torii and along the tunnels, and you will notice that the gates differ in size. The shrine sorts them into numbered size classes, which the table below uses.
Look at the back of the gates for the inscriptions. They are one of the details that most visitors pass without noticing, as the paths lead on quickly. A few steps off the main flow, you can read them without blocking anyone.
Our picks: tours with the gates
Guided options that explain the torii, from a one-hour shrine tour to the mountain hike.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Guided hike to the summit and the mountain shrines
Three hours on Mount Inari with a professional local guide. Getting to the starting station is not included.
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Three-hour guided hike on Mount Inari
A local guide leads you along the quieter paths of the mountain, with photos taken along the way. Extra food and drinks are not included.
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One-hour guided tour of the shrine with kagura
A 60-minute guided tour of the shrine with a kagura performance. The shrine itself is free to visit and needs no ticket; getting there is not included.
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Guided visits to the torii paths and the mountain, with live prices and availability.
Published donation levels
Offerings in JPY. Sizes are the shrine's own class numbers, not metres.
| Size class | Published offering |
|---|---|
| 5 | JPY 300,000 |
| 6 | From JPY 567,000 |
| 7 | From JPY 702,000 |
| 8 | From JPY 1,000,000 |
| 9 | From JPY 1,175,000 |
| 10 | From JPY 1,890,000 |
These levels are the offering amounts the shrine publishes for donated torii. They are not an entry fee and not a price for visitors. Confirm the current amounts with the shrine before you plan anything, as they can change.
How a donation is arranged
A matter for the shrine administration.
Where to ask
Requests go to the shrine administration, also through the tea houses at the shrines on the mountain. The contact hours listed for donations are 09:00–16:00.
Not a tourist booking
It is not a booking form for visitors. The total cost, the installation and the waiting time are for the shrine to answer.
Visiting instead
Most people simply walk the paths. For the hike, see the Mount Inari page.
Seeing the gates well
Light, crowds and manners.
The most popular stretch near the entrance is busy for much of the day. For quieter views, walk early in the morning. The best time page compares seasons and times of day. At the shrine, do not block narrow paths with photos, dance or performances. The etiquette page lists the main points. The fox statues you pass belong to the same tradition; see the fox page.
Torii gates: frequently asked questions
How many torii are there at Fushimi Inari?
The shrine speaks of roughly 10,000 gates of all sizes on the mountain paths. Other counts say more than 5,000, depending on what is counted. There is no exact figure.
Are there exactly 1,000 gates in Senbon Torii?
No. The name means "thousand torii" and refers to the dense double path, not to an exact count.
Who pays for the torii?
They are donated by companies and by private persons. The custom spread in the Edo period, from 1603 to 1868.
How much does it cost to donate a torii?
The shrine publishes levels from JPY 300,000 for size class 5 up to JPY 1,890,000 and more for size class 10. Confirm the current amounts with the shrine administration.
Can visitors book a torii online?
Requests go through the shrine administration and the tea houses on the mountain. It is not an online booking for tourists.