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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (9) Just down the hill from Kurama -dera temple complex, check out this spring sculpted like a dragon. These are commonly seen around Japaense temples, and I love them. this is another one of my favourites. Leave a Comment
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Kibune-jinja shrine in Kibune may not be the most stunning shrine ever, but it is well worth doing the short detour in Kibune village to see it. To get there walk through the large red tori gate on the left in Kibune, and follow the red lanterns up the steps. Leave a Comment Address: Kibune village
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Kurama is a charming village, and walking through the village from the Kibune walk to the onsen will give you the opportunity to see rural life in (slow motion) action. Leave a Comment
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Okuno-in Mao-den is the first (and possibly most attractive) of the sub-temples encountered after leaving Kibune, on the walk towards Kurama, about 15-20 minutes up the path.
The picture is of a structure which you can't approach, as it is behind a wall, however it looks really atmospheric, hidden in the trees. Leave a Comment
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There is free shuttle to the onsen, but walking will give you a better enjoyment because the onsen is not that far from the station. You get to see, feel, and breathe the fresh air of a japanese countryside. I highly recommend it. Leave a Comment
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This is probably main attraction of the town/village of Kurama. The Hot Spring! For about 1,100 yen, you enjoy the bath. Might be expensive to some but it's one of those things that you should not miss while you're in Japan. Go to the onsen after visiting Kurama temple. After all those hiking up mt. Kurama, I think the bath will be more enjoyable. Overnight accomodation is also available. Leave a Comment Address: 520 Kurama Honmachi Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 601-1111 JapanPhone: 075-741-2131Directions: Take the free shuttle or just follow the street.
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What could be better after a brisk walk than a soak in a hot steaming bath. And why not share your bath with your friends!!!!!
Welcome to Kurama Onsen!
For the outdoor onsen (rotembero) - when the bus drops you off walk towards the building on the right, up the slope. Buy a ticket from the machine before the manned booth (1100 yen) and hand the ticket to the man - you can also purchase small modesty towels here, although they didn't seem to be getting much use on my last visit. Continue up the stairs and to the changing rooms where you will need 100 yen for the lockers (which is refundable).
Note that there are seperate facilities for men and women.
Remember to wash thoroughly before entering the rotembero (there are the outside wash stations on your left as you walk out to the rotembero, however on a chilly day, you may find the indoor wash stations more comfortable - from the change room they are through the door on the right - wish I'd known this on my first visit!), and make sure you have rinsed the soap off - there are signs requesting that visitors only enter the water naked.
If you are feeling hungry - food is served in the building on the left - they do very good sashimi and tofu sets and the tendon (shrimp and vegetable tempura rice bowl - 1000 yen) is delicious. Prices are about double what you would pay in Osaka. Leave a Comment Address: Kurama VillageDirections: From the train station theres a free bus which runs to the onsen (if you miss the bus just turn left into the main road and keep walking - the onsen is on the right). Its interesting to walk through the village so I recommend you do this at least one way
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When you go into the temple, Kurama-dera, don't miss the opportuinity to visit the crypt type place downstairs. There are stairs at both ends of the temple, but they are easy to miss if you are not looking for them.
It is dimly illuminated with many lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and candles and smells of sandalwood, with hundreds of small urns on shelves.
Calm and slightly spooky (when the florescent light is not on!) - well worth a look. Leave a Comment Address: On the walk from Kibune to KuramaDirections: please see my Kurama homepage for directions.
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Hiking Kurama is a beautiful thing to do especially in the fall when the leaves turn in mid November. There are so many great little spots, especially if you have an awareness of chi energy.
A book recently came out, available on American amazon.com that talks about the mountain extensively, and describes what you will see there. Called Reiki's Birthplace:A guide to Mt Kurama, has information on what you will see site by site, and what deities are present. Address: kuramaderaDirections: hike the mountain
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