When I visited Fushimi Inari Taisha, I decided to eat Inari sushi on the Inari Sando. As we walked towards Fushimi Inari Station, there were restaurants and souvenir shops lined up on the left side. Gotta eat some Inari sushi!! There were four of us. We were told that we needed to order for the number of people to sit in the tatami room. The Inari sushi with plenty of ingredients was delicious. The flavor is soaked in the fried tofu. I also like the ingredients in the futomaki. It's rolled with datemaki. I like tamagoyaki too, but I also like this rolled egg. It's warm and comforting, and the savory dashi spreads in my mouth. It was delicious. We also had some hot tea. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

At the foot of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, there are historic tea houses scattered around. Among them, I was particularly fascinated by Hana-ya Honten. Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its inari sushi. Intrigued by its charm, I decided to take a break at Hana-ya Honten. Looking at the menu, I found a great deal where you could add 2 pieces of inari sushi to the Inari Udon for an extra 200 yen. I immediately ordered that. I also asked for a bottle of beer. The bottled beer at Hana-ya Honten had a nostalgic taste. I felt the atmosphere of Kyoto in that flavor. After a while, the food was brought to me. The Inari Udon had a large fried inari topping. And I was thrilled to see the 2 pieces of inari sushi that came with it. The inari sushi had a perfect match of fluffy rice and sweet and savory inari. The inari sushi at Hana-ya Honten had a unique taste compared to other restaurants. Once again, I felt the atmosphere of Kyoto in that flavor. Taking a break at Hana-ya Honten became a precious memory for me. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back!

On the second day of February 2023, we decided to visit Fushimi Inari, a place we had always wanted to go. Before the pandemic, the crowds of foreign tourists were overwhelming, making it difficult to bring a dog and even impossible to approach by car. Last year, we had planned to visit with our dog, but pets were not allowed, so we had to give up. However, this time we seized the opportunity and set out early in the morning, arriving at the parking lot of Fushimi Inari before 6 am. We parked the car and entered the shrine. Feeling hungry, we looked for a nearby place to have breakfast, but at around 7:30 am, we could only find one open restaurant next to the approach to Fushimi Inari Shrine. We sat down and checked the menu, which offered soba and udon. Despite having udon the night before, we decided to order the "Kitsune Udon Set for 950 yen" and the "Inari Udon for 790 yen." The set came with two small pieces of inari sushi, which were slightly sweet, and the udon had a weak broth with a soy sauce-based flavor. The noodles had a soft texture, similar to those at a train station soba shop. The cost performance was as expected, considering the location near Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Today, I had a meeting with a client in Kyoto in the morning. Since I was already in Kyoto, I decided to take a half day off in the afternoon and do a mini sightseeing tour of Kyoto. I've always wanted to see the many red torii gates lined up at Fushimi Inari Shrine. After researching, I found that taking the Keihan train back to Yodoyabashi in Osaka would be a good route. It turned out to be an unexpected mini trip to Kyoto. 1. Exterior, atmosphere, interior of the shop: The nearest station seems to be JR Inari Station, but I went from Keihan Fushimi Inari Station. Along the approach to Fushimi Inari Shrine, there are souvenir shops and old-looking eateries lined up. Since it was lunchtime, I was planning to eat somewhere, and then I was called in by the grandma with the sign here. The shop has hand-written menus and take-out inari-zushi lined up, with a casual and friendly atmosphere. The entrance has simple table seating, but the main seating is in the tatami room at the back. The atmosphere is easy to enter, with a fan spinning, making it feel like I've really come to a countryside grandma's house. 2. About the food: I didn't do much research, so I ended up ordering a pretty basic order. Looking at the menu, it seems that noodle dishes are recommended. So, I ordered the "Inari Udon" named after the shrine and a set that came with two pieces of "Inari-zushi." After a while, I was served with triangle-shaped fried tofu, solidified egg, and green onions topped on the "Inari Udon," and two small triangle-shaped "Inari-zushi." The broth of the "Inari Udon" seemed to be made with kombu and bonito. It was refreshing and went well with the sweet fried tofu. The noodles seemed to be commercially boiled noodles. It lacked chewiness and elasticity, and the texture was not great. But it somehow felt nostalgic. As a lover of eggs, I felt sad looking at the solidified white and yolk. The "Inari-zushi" was small but packed with sweet fried tofu and sesame-filled rice, providing a satisfying bite. At first, I thought it was a bit too sweet, but it was perfect when eaten with the udon broth or tea. Overall, the portion was sufficient, and I was full after finishing everything. 3. Staff service: The hall was managed by a veteran woman alone. Greetings, guiding to the seats, and the speed of serving the dishes were all fine. The charming point of the service here is the inviting smile of the grandma with the sign. The son seemed to handle the payment, and he also provided polite and courteous service. 4. Cost performance: It's a tourist spot, so the prices are reasonable. Honestly, the udon was a bit mediocre, but the sweet fried tofu and sesame-filled rice in the inari sushi were quite delicious. The relaxed atmosphere was also quite pleasant, so overall, I think the cost performance is average. 5. Other observations: The quail and sparrow yakitori also looked delicious, but since I was about to visit the shrine, I couldn't have beer... I reluctantly gave up on just having the yakitori.

This place is open from 9 in the morning, so you can have breakfast here like a quick meal near the station. The Inari set includes 2 pieces of Inari sushi and a Kitsune Udon with egg for 980 yen. It's a bit pricey for a tourist spot... The udon noodles and broth seem to be pre-made, nothing particularly special. The fried tofu is sweet and well seasoned. The Inari sushi is made in-house, with sweet fried tofu stuffed with sesame rice. If you value eating fried tofu at Fushimi Inari, then this place is recommended.

A rare auspicious day when the first day of the month and the day of Ichiryumanbei coincide. After a year, we visited Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. With the sharp decrease in inbound tourists, we decided to challenge the mountain pilgrimage again. But first, let's prepare our stomachs here. This typical Kyoto eel bed restaurant is deep in the back. We, a couple, sit at the very back. We enjoy oden, Sukeroku, and bottled beer. While waiting for our meal, the pleasant aroma of udon broth fills the air. "Maybe we should have ordered udon?" we both think at the same time (laughs). We start with the oden, which has a rich broth. The Sukeroku that was served later is generous with rice and quite filling. The sweet fried tofu is delicious. Thank you for the meal. Now, let's head to the mountain pilgrimage!

On the way back from Fushimi Inari Shrine, I followed the crowd of people and searched for an Inari sushi shop. Sorry, I only bought Inari sushi. I really wanted to have udon or something, but I didn't have time so I gave up. This is the tough part of a whirlwind tour. The Inari sushi was delicious, especially being so close to Fushimi Inari. I will come back again for sightseeing.

After visiting Fushimi Inari and strolling around the food stalls, I started craving for some Inari sushi. It seems that whenever I come to Inari, I always end up wanting to eat some Inari sushi. I was hesitant at first, thinking I didn't really need to eat it, but then I stumbled upon this shop. I couldn't resist and decided to buy it. The price of 140 yen for one piece of Inari sushi seemed a bit high, but I was persuaded to get a takeout. The Inari sushi had a nice accent of black sesame. The staff, especially the lady serving us, provided excellent service.

This is a shop along the approach to Fushimi Inari Shrine. They sell Inari sushi for 140 yen each, which is a reasonable price for a tourist spot. I tried one and it had sesame seeds in it, giving it a nice crunch. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I bought a rare "dashi tamagoyaki bread" at a bakery near Tanbabashi, and since I had come this far, I decided to visit Fushimi Inari Shrine (even though I have been in Kansai for a long time, it was my first time). I arrived at the shrine after 11 am and noticed that there were many foreigners. On my way back from visiting the shrine, I thought since I had come all the way to Fushimi Inari, I should try either "kitsune udon" or "inarizushi". I searched for a restaurant in the shopping street, but everything was so expensive, typical of tourist areas. I found a place selling individual pieces of inarizushi, so I bought one. It was a small inarizushi for 140 yen each (not a pack, but one piece). I tried a bite right in front of the store. It was sweet, but not unpleasantly sweet, and had a good aftertaste. Thank you for the meal.

At Fushimi Inari, you must try the inari sushi~♪ There are sushi restaurants scattered around the station, so it's hard to decide where to eat. Since I wanted to try different foods, I only bought one here. You can buy just one piece, which is convenient! The inari sushi was small and wrapped in simple packaging. The sweet and moist fried tofu, glossy rice from Shiga prefecture, and black sesame seeds were delicious. I wanted to eat more, but I resisted because I was planning to try other foods. I regret not buying more to enjoy at home. I would definitely buy a box of them next time I visit!♪♪♪

I bought a single inari sushi from this shop on the approach to Fushimi Inari Shrine. It cost 140 yen each. The old lady serving was very cute. The small inari sushi, about two bites worth, had a sweet fried tofu skin and plenty of black sesame seeds in the vinegared rice inside.

It's so cold, it's Christmas in Japan so it can't be helped. I visited Fushimi Inari in Kyoto to pray. It's always a solemn tourist spot. Let's eat first because it's cold. It's still before 9 o'clock. Where can we eat? When does it start here? I asked the lady preparing for the day and she said we can come in. This is hospitality. She's so kind. They don't have meat udon here, but I know since it's a shrine, fox udon would be good. Fox udon is probably it. It's the taste of a Japanese grandma, sweet and tender, just right. The bill looks really cool, doesn't it? Kimchi human.

I was walking near Fushimi Inari looking for an Inari shrine when I stumbled upon this place. The herring soba was incredibly delicious! I highly recommend trying it. The shrine's Inari sushi was also tasty! The owner's wife was very warm and friendly. Just a heads up, it's a non-smoking establishment, so smokers will need to find a designated smoking area elsewhere.

Fushimi Inari, took shelter from heavy rain. Had Inari sushi. It was delicious.