This was a fantastic hike with great guides that were knowledgeable and able to give a unique experience at the Fushimi Inari shrine. We took a side route up the mountain that allowed us to avoid the crowds and learn about the Inari mythology as well to visit several other less-visited shrines before coming back down the main path. The guides were super knowledgable, spoke excellent English, and were very accommodating. The soba lunch at the end of the trip was delicious and I ended up bringing the rest of my group to the restaurant later that afternoon. In terms of hiking I would call it easy/moderate. There is a short portion that is a switchback staircase but it only lasts a few minutes and, because the back trail is rarely used, there are plenty of places to rest if needed. I would happily go on another tour with this company! (J.W. the U.S.A)