Kurama-dera Temple
4.5 (4366)
1074 Kuramahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1111, Japan
Historic Buddhist temple set on a mountainside, with access via a cable car or up hundreds of steps.
Duration: 01h00min
+81 75-741-2003
outdoor
paid
daytime
traditional
temples
nature
Opening hours
Mondays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
review(s)
4366 review(s)
William Yong a week ago
It was snowing in this area yesterday, 9 March 2024. Must prepare proper clothing and shoes (snacks and warm water) if you want to go for an hour walk to west gate from kurama temple. We did the opposite and entered from the west gate to kurama temple (pay 400 yen (original fee 500 yen) per person as we have purchased one day unlimited pass). It was abit stress in the beginning cause there a lots of stairs as we didn’t expect it… the distance is approx 2.5 km, but we were stunt by the snowing views along the way. What a wonderful experience.
Michael Watts 2 weeks ago
Stunning! Take the scenic train with views of forests and streams. There is a funicular that takes you to the top. It's 200 yen but you have to pay 500 yen to enter the temple grounds. Well worth it.
Truc Nguyen a month ago
Nice, easy, quiet but beautiful place for 3h walk. Not many tourists know about the place so it’s not crowded. You can borrow the hiking stick at the entrance and return it back at the exit gate.
Lee Yun Khong 2 months ago
There are not many tourists, and the atmosphere of the shrine is very quiet and peaceful. The cool weather and beautiful red leaves are perfect for slow walking.
Max Mols 3 months ago
Got here early in the morning. Not a lot of people (even on the way back). Went all along the path and back, do be warned that there are a lot of stairs. Great as a peaceful daytrip from Kyoto.