Kurama Kibune-chō

Kurama Kibune-chō is a neighborhood in , , . Kurama Kibune-chō is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the neighborhood .
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  • Type: Neighborhood
  • Description: location located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
  • Also known as: “Kibune” and “Kurama Kibunechō”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kifune Shrine and Mt. Kurama.

Shinto shrine
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is a Shinto shrine located at , , .

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

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

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ōhara and North Kyoto.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km east of Kurama Kibune-chō.

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

Kurama Kibune-chō

Latitude
35.12259° or 35° 7′ 21″ north
Longitude
135.76425° or 135° 45′ 51″ east
Open location code
8Q7Q4QF7+2P
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2927230525
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Wiki­data ID
Q3196329
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Korean—“Kurama Kibune-chō” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “貴船”
  • Chinese: “贵船”
  • Chinese: “鞍馬貴船町”
  • Chinese: “鞍马贵船町”
  • French: “Kibune”
  • French: “Kurama Kibune-chō”
  • Japanese: “Kurama Kibune-chō”
  • Japanese: “くらまきぶねちょう”
  • Japanese: “貴船”
  • Japanese: “鞍馬貴船町”
  • Korean: “기부네”
  • Korean: “키부네”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mount Kurama and Kuramahonmachi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Main Shrine and Worship Hall.

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