Hike Mt Kurama Tour
The hike itself is pretty straightforward; From kurama station (last stop on the eizan line), walk up the town’s only road and you’ll see the huge temple gate on the left. You have to pay a 200 yen entry fee, and from there it takes about forty minutes to climb up mt kurama to the temple. The villages kurama and kibune (also called kifune) in the mountainous area just north of kyoto offer a perfect opportunity for a (half) day trip for those in need of a fix of nature after having traveled around kyoto’s historical central area. Hiking through mountain forest.
The trail is not all too demanding neither excessively long, took me some 45 minutes to trek with comfortable pace. Most tours in the kurama area will lead you to start your hike from kurama station, and go through mount kurama (kuramayama), descend into kibune, finishing at the kibuneguchi station. This easy two hour hike covers almost 4 kilometers through the kitayama mountains north of kyoto, passing numerous wonderful sights along the way—most notably the kurama dera temple. A unique hiking experience not to be missed is to hike from kurama to kibune through the spiritual mountains of kyoto. Read here to find out more. Full day hiking tour in the mountains of kyoto. Uncover kyoto's hidden gems in this 8 hour day trip from central kyoto. Head to these “spiritual power spots” nestled into the natural beauty of the mountains, far away from crowds. Hiking tour for sacred sites in kyoto. You will meet a guide at kyoto station and take a train to the main destinations of this tour. Discover kyoto's beauty through kifune and kurama hiking. Experience nature, history, and culture as you explore temples, shrines, and scenic spots. Enjoy seasonal highlights and unique experiences like kawadoko dining. Sitting in the outdoor tub surrounded by forested mountains is pure onsen bliss. Kurama to kibune hike.
Discover kyoto's beauty through kifune and kurama hiking. Experience nature, history, and culture as you explore temples, shrines, and scenic spots. Enjoy seasonal highlights and unique experiences like kawadoko dining. Sitting in the outdoor tub surrounded by forested mountains is pure onsen bliss. Kurama to kibune hike. It’s the perfect combination of nature and culture. 2 to 3 hours. Kurama station on the eizan train line. Taking around two and a half to three hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Mount kurama is a sacred mountain in the north of kyoto, also famous for its hiking trails. For those who like nature, there is a nice hike across the mountains from kurama temple to kibune shrine. The trek is less than 5 km and it can be completed in about 2 to 3 hours. The hike from kuramadera to kibune takes about one hour and is steep at times. Kurama is also known for one of the most easily accessible hot springs from kyoto, kurama onsen. The complex closed during the pandemic, but finally reopened in november 2024. Hiking through the kyoto mountains. Nestled in the mountainside of northern kyoto prefecture, 鞍馬 (kurama) and 貴船 (kibune) feel like an entire world away from the busy metropolis of the nearby city. Located in north kyoto in mount kurama are two small towns: And there is a marked trail between the two picturesque villages where it takes about three hours to complete. The kurama to kibune hike starts with a. Most tours in the kurama area will lead you to start your hike from kurama station, and go through mount kurama (kuramayama), descend into kibune, finishing at the kibuneguchi station.
It’s the perfect combination of nature and culture. 2 to 3 hours. Kurama station on the eizan train line. Taking around two and a half to three hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Mount kurama is a sacred mountain in the north of kyoto, also famous for its hiking trails. For those who like nature, there is a nice hike across the mountains from kurama temple to kibune shrine. The trek is less than 5 km and it can be completed in about 2 to 3 hours. The hike from kuramadera to kibune takes about one hour and is steep at times. Kurama is also known for one of the most easily accessible hot springs from kyoto, kurama onsen. The complex closed during the pandemic, but finally reopened in november 2024. Hiking through the kyoto mountains. Nestled in the mountainside of northern kyoto prefecture, 鞍馬 (kurama) and 貴船 (kibune) feel like an entire world away from the busy metropolis of the nearby city. Located in north kyoto in mount kurama are two small towns: And there is a marked trail between the two picturesque villages where it takes about three hours to complete. The kurama to kibune hike starts with a. Most tours in the kurama area will lead you to start your hike from kurama station, and go through mount kurama (kuramayama), descend into kibune, finishing at the kibuneguchi station.
