Kuramadera Temple

About

Hike through ancient cedar forests to a majestic mountaintop temple, a peaceful escape from the crowds.

Why go

• Feels like such an energy portal
• A calming and magical place with sacred energy
• A peaceful and spiritual place away from the city

Must try

• Hike through ancient cedar forests
• Kurama to Kibune hike
• See the 800-year-old Osugi tree
• Visit Yuki Shrine
• See the 33 Kannon statues

Pro tips

• Take the Eizan Electric Railway to Kurama Station
• Use the Kurama-dera Cable funicular
• Hike from Kurama to Kibune for easier uphill
• Walk downhill from Kuramadera to Kibune
• Go early morning or late afternoon

Good to know

• Entry fee is 500 yen
• Hundreds of steps to the temple

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (5335 reviews)

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