Kyoto / North Area Guides

An area known as the ” Inner parlor ” of Kyoto

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鞍馬山 / Kuramayama

Kuramayama is a mountain located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
In 796 or 770, Kuramadera Temple, whose principal deity is Bishamonten, was built on the southern hillside of Kurama Mountain. The temple has long been known for its cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

Kurama Temple
Kibune Shrine
Koretokuan

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大原 / Ohara

Ohara, located in the northern part of Kyoto, is a “satoyama (Settlement pattern of living in upland valleys and cultivating lower slopes)” of Kyoto, dotted with ancient temples and places of interest in a tranquil landscape. Walking around the area, you can enjoy a moment of tranquility and serenity while being embraced by the rich nature of the satoyama.

Sanzenin
Jyakouin
Housenin

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比叡山 / Hieizan

”比叡山 Hieizan” straddles the border between Kyoto and Shiga prefectures.

The entire mountain is the temple area, and the three areas of ” 東塔Toto”, ” 西塔Saito”, and ” 横川Yokogawa ” are collectively called  延暦寺　Enryaku-ji (Temple) on Mount Hiei.

Enryakuji

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