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Hike and explore the Kurama and Kibune ancient Paths 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$130.22
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Kurama and Kibune Ancient Paths offer a serene escape from Kyoto's bustling streets, leading you through the tranquil beauty of Kurama-dera Temple and Kifune-jinja Shrine. This guided hike invites you to experience a breathtaking blend of history, nature, and spirituality in the forested mountains north of Kyoto.
- 🗺️ Begin your journey at Kyoto Station at 9:30 A.M., taking the Karasuma Subway Line to Kokusaikaikan Station before a short walk to Iwakura Station.
- 🚆 Enjoy a scenic ride on the Eizan Railway, taking in the peaceful northern Kyoto countryside for about 30 minutes until you reach Kurama Station.
- ⛩️ Start your hike at Kurama-dera, a historic temple with panoramic views and mysterious guardian statues, known for its powerful spiritual site.
- 🧘♀️ Witness pilgrims leaving locks of hair as offerings beneath Kurama-dera, seeking divine protection and blessings in this sacred location.
- 🌲 Traverse a scenic mountain trail through dense cedar forests, hidden shrines, and steep stairways while your guide shares captivating stories and legends.
- 🌄 Descend into the peaceful village of Kibune, arriving at the revered Kifune Shrine, dedicated to the goddess of water and rain.
- 🏮 Experience the iconic red lantern-lined staircase at Kifune Shrine, a picturesque spot that showcases beauty throughout all seasons.
- ✍️ Write wishes on special water-activated omikuji (fortune papers) at the shrine and watch your fortunes magically appear on the sacred spring water.
- 🚌 After visiting the shrine, take a short bus ride to Kibuneguchi Station and board the Eizan Railway back to Kyoto.
- 🍽️ Included in your tour are entry fees at all locations, transportation, and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience.
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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 20% OFF
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$130.22
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
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!