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Kurama-dera Temple
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Kurama-dera Temple
鞍馬寺
4.6Est. 90Kyoto, Kansai
Overview
Mountain temple where tengu spirits trained young warriors, reached by a root-tangled forest trail.
A mountain temple north of Kyoto said to be where the tengu mountain spirits taught swordsmanship to the young warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The steep, root-covered trail through primeval forest to the main hall takes 30 minutes and passes through a gateway marked 'The Spiritual Power of the Universe.' A cable car offers an easier ascent.
Local tips
Hike from Kurama to Kibune (not reverse) for a downhill finish at the riverside restaurants. The onsen at the base is excellent.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 鞍馬寺
- Nearest station
- Kurama Station (10 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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