Inside Kyoto's Mountain Shrine At Night | Fushimi Inari
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- In the dark of night, completely empty, we explore the gates of Kyoto's Fushimi inari Shrine. While its famously said to have 10,000 torii gates that wind up the mountain, the real number is north of 30,000! And we climb through them to the top of the mountain in the dark!
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If you catch the blast from the past, you get bonus points! Took me 15 years, but I held to my promise!
How is everyone doing today? Someone from the Notification Squad is winning a prize on this one!
PS...
There is actually a whole second video to this night adventure!
There was so much footage, I had to cut it in two lol
It will be going up for the Full Adventurers over on Patreon along with the rest of the behind the scenes!
Doing great
Have a good 1st Advent only 3 1/2 weeks till Xmas
I'm having a great day! I hope you're having a great day too. Thank you for this video, it felt like a birthday gift. 😘
Ah yes the famous Fushimi Inari pipe bucket!
Norm those closing shots from your first visit are so cute 😭
I'm so glad you got a better camera and went back some day, taking from your last video, just adds to the inspiration!
Beautifully shot as always mate!
Thanks eh~
Grateful to be able to capture and share it~
@abroadinjapan you guys should do a flight giveaway like @tokyolens ✈️ 🇯🇵 it’s an amazing idea to boost engagement and fulfill peoples dreams!
'we're gonna get a better camera someday and comeback' :)
Did the same thing last year. On the way down, there was an actual fox sitting on the path. Awesome!
That’s amazing!
Would have loved to come across a fox
Straight up vibin' with Inari.
Might have been a kitsune
You should've followed the fox it would've taken you to a shrine
@@ByyakoKitsune69 "Kitsune" just means "fox". There's no special meaning to it at all.
Foxes are Inari-sama's messengers. All foxes.
It's believed by some that all foxes are *bewitching foxes*, yōko, 妖狐, "kitsune" to Westerners. So depending on your school of belief? That *was* a yōko.
We visited Fushimi Inari in the evening last year. It was not completely empty, but not many peolpe were there.
It's really beatiful when you have this place for yourself. Like something out of a movie.
Also, we saw a boar just a few meters away from the path, so be careful! And lots of giant spider nets around the lights.
Woah, I don't know why that end gave me goosebumps. The flashback to 2005 was a beautiful touch
The sheer scale of the Fushimi Inari is astonishing!
Walking around this area by yourself at night will give you goosebumps. Beautiful but very eerie.
On 2018 i was in Kyoto for 5 days. Arrived in the 5am night bus. It was an amazing experience. I got to accidentally access Fujimi inari taisha from a back road that goes almost to the top and then get all the way down to the main access. Just beautiful. Still got my night visiting pending for a future trip.
My first trip to japan back in 2017. I made the choice to go at night instead of the day for various reasons and I can't imagine doing it again any other way. The experience during the evening/night is so surreal and breathtaking
Fushimi Inari at night is the best experience ever. It's always almost empty and makes it even more magical (minus the mokeys and boars, their pretty scary at night).
I've been there last time in 2016 and there was no signs or directions either! They must be pretty recent.
Ahh, this brings me memories of my trip to Japan. I visited Fushimi Inari shrine at night around 8 pm, and there were barely 10 people in the whole shrine, it was beautiful!
I also encountered 3 boars! very scary.
I really liked the shots you've taken! keep it up!
We hiked this at 9 at night and there was like no one there except the cats that greet you are various points on the path. Definitely a unique experience and a great way to avoid the crowds. Nicely shot as well Norm!
Thanks so much eh!!
One of my friends complained that Fushimi Inari was "too busy" (he went in the middle of the day, but when I visited at 7am we were all alone :-) One of my fav places in all of Japan
Same here. I could go there again and again. If I lived in Kyoto that might be my exercise route haha
@@thenicflynn many people do use it for exercising in fact
I've been here at night, definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Wanted to squeeze it in and I was so glad I did. No crowds, beautiful overlook, so quiet and atmospheric.
Did hear a boar roaming around though, definitely got the heart started. Met a lovely irish couple on my way down, helped me relax after the boar
Wow, I’m really amazed. I have this “Ahh it takes me back” feeling after watching your last footage. Man, that really inspires me to do more in life.
A night visit to Fushimi Inari is likely one of the things I would want the most if I were to ever visit Japan, the atmosphere of it seem amazing.
Loving the choice of background music too.
The paths less visited in this shrine gives me the chills and it's even creepier when its dark.
Honestly loved going to Fushimi Inari at night was the best experience. Also as a cat lover, bring cat food. Lots of stray kitties that will come out to greet you.
The change in vibes during the night and day wow. Thanks for always showing a different side of Japan, Norm.
Thanks Norm for the blast from the past! Me and a friend went to Fushimi inari for the first time in 2017, at midnight in the pouring rain. We met about 2 other visitors. On the way down from the top we took a wrong turn and ended up on a dirt road next to a bamboo forest full of boar-warning signs before we suddenly found ourselves in a quiet neighborhood. Eerily quiet and no movement anywhere. After being lost for quite a while we saw a taxi going in to the neighborhood and luckily managed to catch it going out! Saved by a lonely cab driver!
Visited during nightfall too! We started the climb at sundown, went all the way up in the thick darkness... got spooked by a cat but what an experience! Seeing twilight at the lookout point... magical
The night nuance feel so surreal and somehow mystic yet dreamy
Visited fushimi inari in 2018... Really a magic place! Seeing it at dark really add something to its vibes... Fantastic fantastic video!
This is definitely on my bucket list.
Also Victor's hair is magnificent
I love Fushimi Inari. Was there in spring of 2019. started the climb around 6:30am and pretty much spent the entire morning up in the mountain just walking and exploring. I didn't even notice the time until I went back down and the entrance was a hub of activity! Shops were open, tourist groups were there, it was just such a stark difference to the trickle of human activity when I started the climb.
I think this is one of my favorite videos so far. As someone with a sun allergy, night time exploration is my friend lol. This place is so breathtakingly beautiful…I think I’d end up there all night just wandering the paths.
Such a quiet place so peaceful
Dude the 2005's video reminds me of Fatal Frame scene. lol
I actually did the same thing back in 2017, I came when the sun was set and the vibe was creepy.
Went back after few metres of hike.
And also, I just found out that they have some stores right up on the hill.
I've gone up and down Fushimi Inari each time I've been to Japan(3 times). On the way down, there is a split path with somewhat steep stairs that leads to only a small shrine area. It was somewhat creepy if not for the other handful of people that mistakenly went down that path too. It's also a decent leg work out.
I always watching your videos there's always that feeling of relaxing, keep up the good works guys!
I am new to the channel, and I have never had the pleasure of traveling outside of the U.S., but you can tell right away the love and passion you have not just for Tokyo, but all of Japan. It’s really lovely to see. Thank you for your videos.
There's just something about videos of these places being filmed at night 👌🏻Amazing background music as well~
This seemed so peaceful. I was amazed at the amount of lights they have there. I do see why people may get lost. At the same time, it just means there is plenty to explore and enjoy.
In no particular order:
Fushimi Inari is a phenomenal place, even more phenomenalar at night ;)
Dat camera!
Dat view!
Dat Scream @_@
Absolutely on my bucket list of places to visit!!
Also worth mentioning is that where else other than Japan could you have such a famous landmark open 24/7 and it's just in beautiful condition with no hint of malicious activity. ⛩❤⛩
I respect Norm destroying his sleep schedule to bring us such quality content. Having only seen the Fushimi inari Shrine on a busy, sweaty September day, it's been very interesting seeing another side of it. I can only begin to imagine how different the vibe is at night.
I walked up Fushimi Inari during the day and up at night on the same day back in 2018. Was a beautiful experience. Seeing Kyoto from the neat viewpoints was breathtaking.
I absolutely LOVE this! Whenever I get to Japan, I'm going to do this. It's hauntingly beautiful. Thank you so much for these incredible videos Norm.
Take me somewhere cool one day🥺
And great video Norm, you were right about everything👁
So I have been to Fushimi Inari Taisha in the evening back in 2017, think it was around 10pm and I walked up some the Tori pathways and needless to say, it was a bit spooky 😂. I hightailed it back out of there 😂😂.
My very first time in Fushimi Inari was in November 2016 at night and I immediately fell in love with this place. I have been there during the day a couple times but nothing compares to this amazing atmosphere at night 😊
Oh wow, this was magical. Especially with the slow, contemplative music. Thank you so much for filming this and taking us on this journey. I think when I go to bed now (as it's 2 am as I write this comment) I can sleep peacefully, dreaming of Japan, thanks to you :) Greetings from Germany! ♥
Wow, beautiful!!! Definitely on our must see list when we eventually visit Kyoto. We're starting our research now, so when things are safe again, we'll be ready! I didn't realize there were so many paths around the shrine. Plenty for a day of exploring! Thanks for the tour!
Ah, I did a night hike here once! All the crows made it super spooky. I got to the peak when it was pitch black but the view of the city was pretty neat. I look forward to doing this again someday ,💘
Omg absolutely love this video! I tried going through Fushimi Inari at night in October but I'm a girl and I was alone, so I chickened out on the third "level".
Probably one of my favorite attractions in Japan. I've been twice, but never made it up more than half way. If I ever get back again I really have to give it a whole day.
I got so many great pictures from Fushimi Inari from new years night. The mood was so perfect being up in the mountain with no one else around. Perfect for a nice lil horror game
This one was already on my list from watch your video over a year ago, but the excitement has been reignited!
In February I'm going to Japan and thanks to this video, I put in my itinerary to visit the fushimi inari at night. It's my third visit to Japan and doing this makes me very excited. Thank you so much for the videos.
The background music is soul touching wow, and that dawn tho, mesmerizing 😍 I’m jealous I wanna experience that too
You should!
„We‘ll get a better camera someday and come back“ - I wonder if past Norm knew that he would be right ;)
I loved this video! The Fushimi Inari shrine is still in my Top 3 places in Japan I want to see! Also the music was just fantastic, it gave the video kind of a dreamy/mysterious vibe- i cant explain but i reallllly loved it! :) ~ Always happy to be notification squad ❤️
Explored the shrine at night also last February. The atmosphere and view are just surreal. The shadows cast by the rows of torii gates were also cool. There are actually joggers in the shrine at night so you're not alone. To me Fushimi Inari is better explored at night; I think the only thing you'll miss are the shops. I want to go back to Japan so bad!
oh my gosh, the background music in this video is literally amazing!! it fits the theme of the video so perfectly. but the very end... that’s what got to me the most. baby Norm coming back and keeping his promise. really hit the emotions right there!
That was beautiful yet haunting. With the lack of people, it felt like you're straight up transported back in time and it had a mystical feel.
When the light started to come about, it looked like the period of time when you could encounter a Kitsune Woman of folklore!
Man, I love your video so much. The tone, the background music, the shot, everything is so astounding. You deserve much more attention from these videos.
It was pouring rain when I went to Fushimi Inari but it didn't bother me much since I love rain. It actually helped since there were less people willing to hike all the way up. I just pushed on and got some great pics of the tori gates with no people around. Awesome time, would like to go back someday!
Oh I can't wait to watch this! My husband and I did the same thing in October last year (visiting Fushimi Inari at night) and it was thrilling. We saw a wild boar - beautiful, but definitely too interested in us, so we swiftly walked away!
Kyoto is a lovely place. Loved the night tour and the promise you made, you were able to fulfil :)
Awesome and little scary if going by myself! last year I was there but raining too much for pics! so I enjoyed walking around in the rain trough the gates...
Thanks for doing this video. Went there twice but not fit enough to climb more than 2 stretches of the torii tunnel. With this video, I got to see what's there up on the hill. And the night view is mesmerizing!
The music.. the darkness.. the light.. I'm completely transformed 🏮⛩🏮
Another really beautiful effort. The photography, lighting, composition and editing are all spot on. I have been to Fushimi Inari, but it was several years ago and during the day. Completely different atmosphere with the daylight and the crowds. Very smart move to do it at night and greet the dawn. Bravo.
I spent the whole video wondering if you were going to show my favorite alcove and then at the last moment you showed the pipe bucket waterfall. Thanks for letting me vicariously visit again!
Thanks for the wonderful night view. I was there mid-March 2007 and started with the first train from Kyoto Station. It was almost empty then. Maybe half a dozen people at most. Dark green foliage setting off the flaming torii. Wild camellias stretched heavenward here and there and a sole early sakura was in full bloom on one of the side paths. I picked up a perfect fallen blossom, pressed it between credit cards and still have it in a scrapbook. I'm glad you caught a little of the grotto area and water. The day I was there haze obscured the city view and the summit anticlimactic: littered with hundreds of burnt out candles and vending machines staggering drunkenly up the slope. More ethereal seen your way.
I imagine they are lighting the pathways as the stone steps are uneven. In the dark, serious tumbles or turned ankles would be a significant risk.
Ur videos are making me fall in love with Japan.... Its just yesterday noon I came across ur video in recommendation n i started watching....... Bro its just giving me peace watching each n every video..... beauty of Japan ✌️.... Love from India...
My absolute favorite thing from my trip last year was this shrine!! With my wheelchair it was a little difficult but absolutely loved it!!!
Thanks for uploading this! I’m a Fushimi native but I can only go back there once every 1 - 2 years as am currently living in the US. Unfortunately, I’ve visited Fushimi Imari only for a couple of times in my entire life so I’m glad to find this video on TH-cam!
..spectacular indeed👍🏼👍🏼 you can tell your 2005 self that you did it!! you came back and gave the true amazingness of that place justice😎
Oh man, I did this exact same thing a couple years ago and I think it’s still my favourite memory from Japan. Completely magical! Thanks for letting me reminisce, can’t wait for part 2!
It got slightly scary (to me) when we went late evening to Fushimi Inari in 2019, the "thickness" of the darkness caused us to turn back around halfway up.
That would be my concern. My night vision is terrible, plus throw in stairs. Guess we'll live vicariously thru Norm!
I'd have to bring a flash light 😁😂
Yes! This is something I always recommend to everyone. Even if you just go up the first little way, go back to Fushimi at night. It's a must do. In fact, I'd actually recommend it over going during the day if the choices are "middle of the day" or "at night." Of course, going at or just after sunrise is still great too as you get the day light but no crowds.
Watching Adventure. These night shots are hypnotic.
Thank you...it's wonderful to see Fushimi Inari Taisha empty...amazing...hope to see it again next April...greetings from Prague...
How far technology has come in 15 years! I’m a sucker for nostalgia so looking back and seeing what Goals were unknowingly fulfilled is amazing. It must feel great to look back and see that you’ve fulfilled what younger you had hoped to do!
old video, but I've been watching all your stuff recently. I'm a thread crochet artist (so normally sitting at my home desk) so I very much appreciate your video adventures so much! I love seeing hidden gems, bright/happy people, the willingness to share from strangers, all of the adventures! Such a gentle channel
Thanks so much 😃
I love the vibrant colors of the torii gates (nothing to do with my fav color) It seems to me you can still go to a good amount of places at night, especially if you don't want to deal with the crowds.
I LOVED this one I can't wait for the second one
I also came down Fushimi Inari when it was getting dark and it was the BEST
(it was hard to endure not to scare a group of teenagers trying to look into a big pot)
When this situation is over, I'm going back ASAP, I miss Japan so much
Thank you for this video Norm
Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the most magical place I've ever visited. Going up from the other way around (the vermilion gates are blank instead of full of kanji) becuz of way less people climbing up and spent my time exploring (almost) every nook and cranny of the place (I even went to that same spot but didn't find that water pipe!). Your video brings back beautiful memories, thank you so much!
A little late but here still, when I went to that beautiful place I just couln´t get to the very top because of my itinerary but it is such a wonderful experience to be there and now I definetely want to go at night someday!! The last part of the video where you show the old footage was the best, achieving goals and dreams, realizing you have got this far an still going up, it is amazing!!
This is a really exciting clip. On first watch was absolutely amazed by the camera. Am a night owl and have rarely seen a night time adventure caught equally well ⛩. The music goes so well with the clip. The ending is beautiful
Such a beautiful place. Can see how one could spend all day exploring it. Loved the flashback to little Norm at the end ❤️
Thank you so much for making these great videos, showing the beatuy of Japan to people (like myself) who can't go there (yet, one day i hope).
It is just Spectacular.
Thank you one more time.
What an amazing place specially with the morning sunrise light 😊😊❤️❤️🙏🙏
I'll definitely need to go back there at night... stunning! I'm sure it was very peaceful and quiet - good for meditation
Astonishing place at night and a gem of a video. Truly loved the end -- what a twist to end with! And Victor's hair is magnificent.
I love seeing popular places when their normally aren't shown, I can add so much depth and personality
I can get nervous in big crowds, so going there at night seems wonderful!
Thats the coolest little spot with an awesome waterfall! 😂
That's so cool that you can go somewhere like this so late at night. I feel like a place where I live like this would be closed off to people overnight. That is weird about the bathrooms being closed for that short of a period of time.
This was really cool! I love the quality of light at dawn. What a great adventure. Thank you for bringing us along.
So calm and peaceful. This week has been stressful. This helped. Thank you!
Yess been looking forward to another one of your videos!!!!!
Did you ever actually feel like you were alone? I didn't, while I was there. I got lost in the old shrines and ended up on a path with a torii that had the ropes rotting off it; very creepy, and I drank water at one point from a spout falling into a sort of square hole with steep stairs going down into it that I found out *years* later was a purification bath (it was kind of like your fount with the bucket, only there were two founts of stone with water falling off them and the hole was large and deeper than I am tall by far.) I ended up in a bamboo forest on (I think) the other side of the mountain, found a little village, and the kind people there got me a taxi to get me to the train station where I had stored my luggage so I could catch my plane on time. Weird, beautiful and unforgettable experience, and the whole time I felt like other people were walking with me.
Norm, this is so wonderful!! You have worked a lot on your editing skills and it shows--these past videos this year have been amazing. What a cool experience to have shared with Viktor. I have to say, you have inspired me to explore my area more (esp since travel is so restricted right now), and to go EARLY--it's SUCH a different vibe when there are few to no people in an area. I've learned to love and appreciate nature more and have enjoyed taking photos. Thank you for this!!
Still vividly remembered walking off-path and came to that "waterfall" 5 years ago. Almost got lost walking into the back mountains where the folks were cutting up bamboo shoots and laid it into a basket for any passerby to take, then reaching way pass the top and almost into the woods. So lucky to have directions pointing me back down or I'm most likely on the missing person list. 😂
Thank you for taking us along with you! Beautiful video and shots it's like watching a mini documentary, just makes me want to visit someday even more!
I love when you visit the shrines.
Still working my way through all things on all the channels. Thank you for amazing content! It has helped me rest mentally and physically over the past few weeks.
We went at night too to escape the crowds and also because we ran late from other activities. It was super scary and creepy...we came across a shrine and there were dangling paper slips that were swinging wildly on an absolutely wind free night. Then we ventured off to a side path and heard rustling and there were wild boars walking alongside 🐗
I visited fushimi inari in January '19 at sunset and once past the first section, it was almost empty. definitely a place worth visiting in the dark, a bit creepy especially as i visited alone but it's a wonderful memory.
props for not being the cliche obnoxiously bubbly & somewhat intellectually deficient Japan vlogger. Very refreshing
Man, I wish my culture was this artistic ❤️
Why wait for someone else to do it? It's your culture, get to work!
@@MiaogisTeas yup, and that's why the temple in our village was built different, bcoz the people in our village are a bit non conventional.
curious.. what's your culture?