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Kyoto: Hike and Hot Springs in Kurama Day Tours

from $85.43

  • Transport included
  • Meals not included
  • Guide included
  • Entry fees included

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Highlights

  • Hike through an ancient forest and visit the Kurama Temple on the mountaintop
  • Enjoy a journey that is both energizing and spiritually refreshing
  • Take a pleasant train ride from Kyoto through the mountains to a rustic village

About this experience

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What to expect

Kifune Shrine is a historic shrine located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. It attracts many tourists with its unique natural beauty and mysterious atmosphere. The shrine was built in the 8th century AD and is dedicated to the water god. It is a holy place to pray for rain and marital happiness. The shrine is located between green mountains and green waters, surrounded by dense forests, and is especially famous for its red leaves in autumn and snow scenery in winter.

The shrine's complex includes the main hall, the inner palace and the central palace, which are distributed along the trails in the valley. Visitors can visit these buildings along the stone steps, passing by the embellished red lanterns and the streams intertwined with the sound of flowing water, creating a peaceful and sacred atmosphere.

Kifune Shrine is about 30 minutes' drive from the center of Kyoto. It is recommended to take the tram to Kibuneguchi Station and then walk or take a bus to get there. There are many traditional Japanese restaurants around the shrine, serving local specialties.

What's included

  • Guide fee
  • Temple admission
  • Transportation

Not included

  • Hot Springs fee
  • Lunch
  • Transportation back to the meeting point

Things to note

  • You should have a decent level of fitness
  • You should have a decent level of fitness
  • We conclude the tour in the village of Kurama with guidance on options at the end of the tour (lunch, hot springs, train journey back to town)Items recommended to bring:Comfortable shoesWaterNot suitable for:Children under 11 yearsPeople with mobility imp
  • Better to wear long pants if you want to avoid bug bites
  • We conclude the tour in the village of Kurama with guidance on options at the end of the tour (lunch, hot springs, train journey back to town)

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