KURAMA TEMPLE KYOTO
Kurama Temple is a Buddhist temple formerly from the Tendai sect, but since 1949 it has been part of the Kurama-Kokyo sect. Kurama Temple was founded in 770AD on Mt Kurama north of Kyoto, but all the original buildings were destroyed by fire with the Main Hall being last rebuilt in 1971. Kurama Temple is most famous for its part in the Kurama Fire Festival that takes place every year in October. Kurama Temple is a designated National Treasure.
Kurama Temple Kyoto
Kurama Temple Opening Times:
9am to 4:30pm
Kurama Temple Entrance Fees:
200 Yen
Kurama Temple Address:
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.
Kurama Temple Directions:
Take the Eizan Line and get off at Kurama Station.
KURAMA TEMPLE KYOTO MAP
Kurama Temple Kyoto is indicated by the red marker.
For a larger version of this map see: Kurama Temple Kyoto Map
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Author: Craig Fryer
