Inari Futaba
Fushimi, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
$1–10per person
Why go
A Tabelog 100-recognized wagashi counter near Fushimi Inari Shrine, serving traditional daifuku and red bean sweets under ¥1,000. Takeaway-only format, cash payment required, and inventory that sells out before closing—stop here early in your shrine visit for fresh, portable sweets that won't strain your budget or your schedule.
About Inari Futaba
Inari Futaba is a Kyoto venue priced at JPY 999 with daytime hours on most operating days. It is open 9 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The venue also has recognition in Tabelog's 2023 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe WEST 100 list.
What Makes Inari Futaba Stand Out
The strongest hook for Inari Futaba is its place on the Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023 list. For travelers comparing Kyoto options, that recognition is a clear signal, alongside the spend of JPY 999.
Approach Inari Futaba as a focused Kyoto stop, and check directly for details such as seating, ordering style, specific items, payment methods, or service format. Compared with comparable venue names such as Abbesses, GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Fushimi Inari, Honkaku Teuchi-Udon Taiga, Teuchi Soba Sushi Imafuku, and eight, Inari Futaba’s profile is defined by price, hours, Kyoto location, and the 2023 Tabelog recognition.
Booking, Timing, and What to Expect
Plan around the schedule: Inari Futaba is open 9 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed on Wednesday and Thursday. For reservations, seating format, menu details, payment methods, or sellout patterns, check directly before making firm plans.
The price band is JPY 999, making it a clear spend point to consider when planning Kyoto dining stops. If you are comparing it with other named options such as Teuchi Soba Sushi Imafuku or Honkaku Teuchi-Udon Taiga, check each venue’s current listing for details.
For broader planning, you can browse Other Kyoto restaurants or pair a Kyoto food itinerary with local accommodations. For Inari Futaba specifically, the key facts are simple: Kyoto location, JPY 999 listed spend, 9 AM–6 PM hours on operating days, Wednesday and Thursday closures, and Tabelog 100 WEST 2023 recognition in the Japanese traditional sweets category.
Quick reference: Inari Futaba is in Kyoto, listed at JPY 999, open 9 AM–6 PM Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, closed Wednesday and Thursday, and recognized in Tabelog’s 2023 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe WEST 100 list.
Planning details
- Location
- 55 Fukakusa Inari Nakanocho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0807, Japan
- Website
- aquadina.com/kyoto/spot/6743
- Phone
- +81 75-641-3612
Venue details
Ambiance
Tiny, old-school Japanese confectionery shop with a simple counter and takeaway focus, creating a nostalgic, neighborhood feel rather than a sit-down cafe atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Opened
- 1933
Signature Dishes
- Mame Daifuku
- Ichigo Daifuku
- Ohagi
- Ohagi (three-color varieties)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 55 Fukakusa Inari Nakanocho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0807, Japan
Planning details
Location
55 Fukakusa Inari Nakanocho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0807, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Fushimi Inari, Notable alternative
- Abbesses, Notable alternative
- Teuchi Soba Sushi Imafuku, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Honkaku Teuchi-Udon Taiga, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- eight, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Among Fushimi Inari district options, this shop operates in a different category than sit-down restaurants like GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Fushimi Inari, which offers breaded cutlets in a dining room. If you want a full meal before or after the shrine, the gyukatsu spot delivers that; if you want a quick traditional sweet to carry with you, this counter fits better. Abbesses offers French pastries in a cafe setting elsewhere in Kyoto, but you'll pay more and need to sit down, useful if you want coffee and a table, less so if you're mid-shrine visit and want something portable.
Honkaku Teuchi-Udon Taiga and eight both sit in the sub-¥2,000 range and offer noodle-focused formats, making them better lunch stops than dessert or snack options. Teuchi Soba Sushi Imafuku climbs to ¥20,000+ for dinner service, placing it in a different tier entirely, splurge-worthy for omakase sushi, irrelevant for a quick wagashi fix. For travelers optimizing around Fushimi Inari, this wagashi counter offers the lowest price, fastest service, and most traditional format in the immediate area. If you're visiting the shrine and want a taste of Kyoto's sweets culture without doubling back to Gion or committing to a cafe, this is the most efficient choice. The Tabelog 100 recognition confirms it's not just convenient, it's representative of the category done well.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Inari Futaba?
For bar seating, contact Inari Futaba directly. The core details to plan around are its Kyoto location, JPY 999 listed spend, operating hours, and 2023 Tabelog 100 WEST recognition in the Japanese traditional sweets category.
Is lunch or dinner better at Inari Futaba?
Hours are 9 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with closures on Wednesday and Thursday. Plan around the published daytime window.
Can Inari Futaba accommodate groups?
Is Inari Futaba good for solo dining?
Solo visitors can plan around the basics: Kyoto location, JPY 999 listed spend, and the published 9 AM–6 PM hours on operating days.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Inari Futaba?
For tasting-menu availability, contact the venue directly. Inari Futaba is listed at JPY 999, located in Kyoto, open 9 AM–6 PM on open days, closed Wednesday and Thursday, and recognized in Tabelog 100 WEST 2023.
What should I wear to Inari Futaba?
Contact the venue directly if you need dress-code guidance.
What should a first-timer know about Inari Futaba?
First-timers should know the basics: Inari Futaba is in Kyoto, listed at JPY 999, open 9 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed on Wednesday and Thursday. It is also on Tabelog’s 2023 Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe WEST 100 list.
