Kurama-dera Temple
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Ryanne Dean
"Kurama-dera Temple is a mountain temple with a long history and a unique atmosphere. It is considered by some to contain special spiritual energy, and over the years many famous people have come here to meditate.
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"A historic mountainside Buddhist temple around 1.5hrs from Kyoto Station. You can access it by cable car or get a good stair climb in!
In this area is also Kifune Shrine"
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Christopher Acheson-Wells
"Beautiful mountain temple. Recommend taking the rope way up the mountain."
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