Kurama-dera
Osaka & KansaiMountain temple

Kurama-dera

鞍馬寺

구라마데라는 산길과 수행 사찰 분위기를 함께 느끼기 좋은 교토 북부 산악 사찰입니다.

Region
Osaka & Kansai
Coordinates
35.1186, 135.7679
Admission
Visitors are asked to make a mountain maintenance contribution when entering the temple mountain.
How to get there
Kurama Station is the usual starting point, with a cable car option helping shorten the initial climb.
Suggested visit time
60-150 min
Best time to visit
Cooler seasons are easiest because the visit involves sustained uphill walking.
Official website
Official website

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Last verified: 2026-04-07

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