What other travelers are saying about Kurama-dera Temple
Not a tourist trap. I came here to visit because it is known for birthplace of reiki healing. There is a cable car to the top cost 400 yen CASH and entrance 500 yen CASH. Bring cash, there is no easy way to make exchange. The view is great and walk pretty okay. Alternatively you can hike up for 30-50 min. It looked steep.
Wonderful place! Very easy access to this beautiful and peaceful area.
There are a lot of steps to the temple, but it’s definitely worth the climb! The view is just wonderful.
If you want to carry on, you can do a nice hike to Kifune Shrine. And explore all the beautiful restaurants around.
Worth it!
One of the highlights of our Japan trip. We stayed in Kyoto and visited Mount Kurama on a day trip. The temple is incredible, especially if you walk up the stairs instead of the little cable car. We stayed for around 3 hours and walked across the mountain to the village on the other side.
Kurama station is the last stop after Kibuneguchi station. From there, you can reach Kurama dera 3 minutes by foot. There is an admission fee of ￥500 by the gate, and after it you can decide whether to climb the trails or ride a 5 minute cable car (￥200 one-way).
Aside from riding a 5 minute cable car, there are still walking trails and stairs along the way to the main shrine so be prepared. By the time I reached the main shrine, there were scaffoldings around it because of some minor renovations.
Reaching the top is not easy, but you will feel rewarded once you accomplish it. If you have spare time, I recommend visiting the shrine.
A great place to stop by when heading to Kifune Shire . This temple is not far away from the summit of Mt. Kurama. After hiking for 20 mins, this is the price of a beautiful temple on high up on a mountain. Some hall is under renovation , hope its done soon.
