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Hike and explore the Kurama and Kibune ancient Paths
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$171.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
Kurama-dera Temple and Kifune-jinja Shrine offer a serene escape from the vibrant streets of Kyoto, nestled in the lush mountains to the north. This guided hike unveils a captivating journey through sacred sites, rich history, and breathtaking natural beauty.
- 🏷️ Guided Hike Package: Enjoy a comprehensive 5-hour and 30-minute guided experience, complete with an English-speaking tour guide.
- 🚆 Transportation Included: Begin your adventure at Kyoto Station at 9:30 A.M., traveling via the Karasuma Subway Line and Eizan Railway for a scenic ride through northern Kyoto.
- 🏞️ Begin your hike at Kurama-dera, where you’ll marvel at the temple's main hall and its stunning panoramic views, along with mysterious guardian statues.
- 🌲 Traverse a picturesque mountain trail, weaving through dense cedar forests, hidden shrines, and steep stairways, all while your guide shares enchanting stories of the area.
- 💧 Visit the revered Kifune Shrine, dedicated to the goddess of water and rain, and experience the magic of writing wishes on water-activated omikuji.
- 🚌 After exploring Kibune, enjoy a short bus ride to Kibuneguchi Station for your return journey on the Eizan Railway.
- 🎟️ Entry fees to all tour locations are included, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.
- 📍 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making your travel hassle-free.
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Hike and explore the Kurama and Kibune ancient Paths
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Entry fees at all tour locations
- English speaking guide
- Transportation during the tour
- Lunch
Meeting point
Starbucks Coffee — Kyoto Tower Sando
Exit Kyoto Station via the Central Exit on the north side of the station.
The Starbucks is on the first floor of the Kyoto Tower Sando commercial building
We’ll be waiting there with a “Snow Monkey Resorts” sign.
Return details
Starbucks Coffee — Kyoto Tower Sando
Exit Kyoto Station via the Central Exit on the north side of the station.
The Starbucks is on the first floor of the Kyoto Tower Sando commercial building
We’ll be waiting there with a “Snow Monkey Resorts” sign.
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Kurama-deraOur journey begins at Kyoto Station at 9:30 A.M., where we take the Karasuma Subway Line to Kokusaikaikan Station. From there, we enjoy a short 15-20 minute walk through a quiet residential area to Iwakura Station on the Eizan Railway. We board the scenic Eizan Railway and enjoy a peaceful ride through the northern Kyoto countryside. After about 30 minutes, we arrive at Kurama Station, the gateway to the sacred mountain. We start our hike at Kurama-dera, a historic temple perched on the slopes of Mount Kurama. Kurama-dera is home to an awe-inspiring main hall with panoramic views and mysterious guardian statues. Beneath the temple, you’ll find a powerful spiritual site where pilgrims leave locks of hair as offerings, seeking divine protection and blessings. The temple and mountain also hold a special place for Reiki practitioners.
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From here, we embark on a scenic mountain hike, traversing dense cedar forests, hidden shrines, and steep stairways. The trail is steep and uneven in parts, making navigation tricky—especially in wet or hot weather—but your guide ensures a safe and steady pace while sharing the stories and legends of this mystical route. Descending into the peaceful village of Kibune, we arrive at the revered Kifune Shrine, dedicated to the goddess of water and rain. This atmospheric shrine is known for its iconic red lantern-lined staircase, a picturesque spot that captures the beauty of every season. Here, visitors can write wishes on special water-activated omikuji (fortune papers) and watch their fortunes appear magically on the surface of the sacred spring water. After our shrine visit, we take a short bus ride down to Kibuneguchi Station, where we board the Eizan Railway back to Kyoto.
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Hike and explore the Kurama and Kibune ancient Paths
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$171.31
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!