Kurama-dera Temple

鞍馬寺

Mountain temple north of Kyoto, legendary training ground of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Main hall has cosmic power spot. Beautiful hiking trail over mountain to Kifune Shrine (2 hours). Fall foliage spectacular. Remote peaceful location. Cable car option available.

Visit: 1.5-2 hours (4 hours if hiking to Kifune)

Entrance: 300 yen, cable car additional 200 yen one-way

Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry 4:15 PM)

Highlights & Must-See Features

Legendary training site of Yoshitsune
Main hall cosmic power spot (Kinoe area)
Beautiful mountain hiking trail to Kifune
Cable car option available
Spectacular autumn foliage
Fire Festival (October 22)
Remote peaceful location

📍 How to Get There

Nearest Station

Kurama Station (Eizan Railway) - 5 minutes walk

Step-by-Step Directions

1 From Kyoto: Eizan Railway from Demachiyanagi to Kurama (30 min, 420 yen)
2 From Kurama Station: 5 min walk to temple entrance, then steep climb or cable car
3 Cable car available (200 yen) to shorten climb
4 Hiking trail over mountain to Kifune Shrine (2 hours, moderate)

Location & Maps

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Latitude: 35.119475

Longitude: 135.769325

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Best Time to Visit

Autumn (November) for spectacular mountain foliage. Spring fresh green. Fire Festival (Oct 22) is famous but extremely crowded. Morning for peaceful mountain atmosphere.