Kurama is half an hour north of the city on the little Eizan line from Demachiyanagi, a mountain village under cedar forest with a temple near the top. Many tours take the root-tangled trail over the ridge to Kibune; others are simply a soak in the Kurama Onsen outdoor bath.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kyoto's mountains with our exhilarating 1-day hiking tour. Uncover hidden trails and immerse yourself in nature's wonders. Click now!
Most Popular★ 5.0“We are 70 plus year old’s and thought, can we do this? At the end of the hike, we realized our guide Mizuho was so interesting in presenting the history of the site that we felt it was more like a stroll than 2 hours…”
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75 reviewsFrom $191.60by Trip Designer Inc.
Escape Kyoto for Kurama Onsen’s sulfur spring baths, mountain views, and seasonal scenery. Get practical tips on tickets, transport, etiquette, and value.
★ 4.7“instructor: 10/10 experience: 10/10”
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63 reviewsFrom $9.49
Discover Kyoto’s natural beauty on a guided hike to Kurama, enjoy scenic views, visit ancient temples, and unwind in a rejuvenating hot spring.
★ 5.0“Was so far the best guided tour we had. Got a lot of Information about the area shrines and temples. It was a very flexible programm and our guide was able to satisfy our wishes.”
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49 reviews4 hoursFrom $80by Kyoto Fun
Discover Kyoto’s sacred mountain trails with this guided hike through Kurama and Kibune, blending scenic views, spiritual sites, and authentic natural beauty.
★ 5.0“I had an amazing time on the Kurama–Kibune hiking experience with Justin. The hike itself was absolutely beautiful, with peaceful forest trails, mountain views, and a great balance of nature and culture. Justin was a fantastic guide — He explaiRead more”
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3 reviewsFrom $165.18by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Take a tattoo-friendly half-day onsen tour in Kyoto’s Kurama area, learn bathing customs with guide Atsuki Nakagawa, enjoy indoor and outdoor baths, then eat udon.
★ 5.0“Mr, Atsuki Nakagawa made the whole experience simple to follow and understand. he showed us the culture and taught us the history behind it. it was a small group of three so it was really fun. we tried the indoor bath and the outdoor bath…”
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3 reviewsFrom $78.05
Discover Kyoto’s spiritual side with a guided hike to Mount Kurama, exploring sacred temples, legendary forest trails, and hidden sanctuaries.
★ 5.02 reviewsFrom $150.53by DeepExperience
Experience authentic Japanese bathing at Kurama Onsen with expert guidance, outdoor air-bathing, and traditional customs, all set in scenic Kyoto mountains.
★ 5.0“You start with a short ecplenation of dos and don'ts in an onsen. Then you take a relaxing bath with a guide. He was nice enough to drive me back to the hotel. He doesn't speek English well but manages to communicate with a translation…”
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1 reviewsFrom $6.61by Authentic Public Bathing Wellness Experience in Kyoto