4.5
Buddhist temples & pagodas
Kurama-dera Temple
Kyoto, Japan
Kurama-dera Temple traces its roots back to the 8th century, nestled within the Kyoto mountains. Accessible by a woodland hike, the temple was rebuilt after the Genpei War in the 12th century and exudes historical depth. Visitors often find the energy at this spiritual site a rare draw, with the legendary mountain spirits said to inhabit the area.
Good to know
- Best months
- Oct–Nov
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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