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Take a break after visiting Fushimi Inari Shrine. Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s nature at “vermillion cafe”

Fushimi Inari Shrine is known for the many red gates. These red gates are collectively called Senbon Tori-i (千本鳥居). Many people probably have this on their must-go list for Kyoto. If you visit, we recommend you not only go to the shrine but also walk around the area and go to a cafe for the full Kyoto experience. Today, we will tell you about “vermillion cafe” near Fushimi Inari Shrine.

vermillion cafe
Photo by @karintou__21

Fushimi Inari Shrine remains the most popular tourist destination in Kyoto. The streets near the shrine are lined with gift shops, restaurants, and the like. You can feel the excitement just walking around. Fushimi Inari Shrine resides on top of a small mountain, and there are many stairs and hills. After all of the walking, take a nice break at a nearby cafe. “vermillion cafe” is a walkable distance from Fushimi Inari Shrine that is tucked away and surrounded by nature. There are terrace seats where you can enjoy a view on a nice sunny day. 

There are breakfast plates and brunch items, so we also recommend eating here before heading to the shrine. The one thing you have to try is the coffee. They carefully select their coffee beans and only fresh grounds go in the espresso machine. You can enjoy flavorful, aromatic specialty coffees that are sure to satisfy any coffee lover. Come take a break and recharge.

Hours9:00AM – 3:30PM
Address5-31 Fukakusa Kaidoguchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Prefecture
Access7-min. walk from Fushimi Inari Station on the Keihan Main Line
8-min. walk from JR Inari Station
Hotel Tavinos Kyoto: 7-min. walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan Main Line
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo: 10-min. walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line
URLhttps://www.vermillioncafe.com/

Base of this trip

  • Hotel Tavinos Kyoto
    Hotel Tavinos Kyoto

    3-min walk from Shimizu-Gojo station on the Keihan line/7-min walk from Gojo Station on the Karasuma line/10-min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto line

  • Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
    Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

    5-min walk from Kyotoshiyakushomae station on the Tozai line