Mount Kurama

Places of Interest

Kurama-dera

Buddhist temple

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Kurama-dera is a temple in the far north of Kyoto, Japan which houses some National Treasures of Japan. It was a member of the Tendai sect and subordinate to Shōren-in from the 12th century until 1949 when it founded its own religious body.

Tahōtō Station

Railway station

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Tahōtō Station is a railway station.

Mt. Kurama

Peak

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Mount Kurama is a mountain to the north of the Japanese city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu.

Places in the Area

Ōhara

Hamlet

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Ōhara is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km east of Mount Kurama.

North Kyoto

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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.

Kamigyō-ku

Suburb

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Kamigyō-ku is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The ward was a district of residences for the royalty, aristocrats, and upper classes in the old capital of JapanーHeian-kyō. Kamigyō-ku is situated 10 km south of Mount Kurama.

Mount Kurama

Satellite Map

Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Curious Places to Discover

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