Vermillion - espresso bar & info.

It's the name of our new cafe in front of Fushimi Inari Shrine, named after the brilliant colour of torii gates of Fushimi Inari. Vermillion, the colour also stands for success and prosperity, the colour which is also remembered by the visitors who have ever visited Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Our specialty is the espresso based coffee which is also getting popular in Japan yet still hard find in Kyoto. We also have Sri Lankan tea of a single origin, hot chocolate, house baked muffins and more food to be available soon.

We also work as a information centre to provide books &maps and free internet access.

Feel free to drop by and ask us any questions! We'd be happy to be of your help :)

Address:
85 Onmaecho, Inari, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto

Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/vermillion.espressobar.and.info?ref=ts&fref=ts

Torii

How many torii gates are there at Fushimi Inari Shrine? It's said to be over 3000 gates and you may see some new gate being built somewhere along the path in Inari Yama as you walk up the mountain. The letters on one side says the name of the company or the person who built it and the date of dedication on the other side. Please feel free to ask us if you are interested in building your own gate, leaving smaller one or a having mini torii to take home.

Shop 11, Yakuriki

Postcards from Inari

It's nice to receive postcards from friends and families who are traveling out of town, even though you may receive it after they are back. It's the nice feeling that someone cares about you when they are away.

Now our original design postcards are available in sets of two. Printed on special embossed paper, we have one set for Torii motif and another one with a symbol of Yakuriki. More to come in different colours and designs.

Walking down to Tofukuji

From the shop 11, Yakuriki, there is a path going towards Tofukuji Temple direction. The temple is famous for its beautiful garden especially in the autumn when the leaves are colored. Also, this time of the year, with a nice weather and beautiful green leaves.

It will take about 40 min down through unpaved path to reach the residence area, then another 10 min or so to the temple.

The temple closes at 4pm, so it is advised that you plan your time ahead if you are planning a visit to the temple from Inari Yama.

Fresh fruit and veggies under the water wheel

When the summer comes, we set up a small wooden basket with a water wheel and keep cool the fresh fruit and veggies at our shop front.

The rainy season has arrived a bit earlier than we expected but it is still nice to walk in a moist air and the nature.

Mini torii with your name in Japanese characters to take home

Small toriis are also dedication from the visitors of Inari yama, usually from a small business owners and individuals who wish for their business success, family safety and health.

At Yakuriki, the shop 11, we have miniature toriis to take home, and we also turn your name into Japanese characters and write them with your wish and the date on the torii. It's only available at our shop, so don't miss it if you are thinking of a unique souvenir for yourself and your loved ones!

Fushimi Inari marked Top 2 tourist destination in Japan

According to the Trip Advisor website, Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine is marked the second of all tourist attractions in Japan after Hiroshima Peace Memorial Dome. It is the top of all destinations in Kyoto receiving many good reviews from the visitors from overseas.

Especially, the easy access from JR station which is only two stops away from Kyoto station, no time restriction for entrance and free admission are the attractive factors that bring the overseas visitors in. Also, Fushimi Inari Shrine is very unique for the red torii gates and the nature of Inari Yama at the back of the main shrine. A good hike up to the top of Inari Yama is highly recommended. What you will experience there is what you can take home as a good memory and the reviews would tell you what theirs were.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298564-d321456-Reviews-Fushimi_Inari_Shrine-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html