Mt.Kurama Crossing! To Kifune! 26Spots at Kuramadera Temple

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The nearest station is Kurama Station.

It takes about one hour from Kyoto Station.

Parking fees are generally 500 yen per day in most cases.

There are many private parking lots.

Kuramadera Temple has a ” Hon-den Kondo” where you can feel and integrate the power of Son-ten, and where the Bishamon-tenno (Goddess of Mercy), Bishamon-tenno (Goddess of Mercy), and Goho-ma-no-zon (Goddess of Mercy) are enshrined.

This Gohonzon is considered to be a hidden Buddha and is opened once every 60 years in the year of the third sexagenary cycle (the next one will be in 2046).

The start will be at Kurama Station.

There are several paid parking lots in the vicinity, so access by car is possible.

There is a huge tengu right in front of Kurama Station.

It was rebuilt in 1911.

The origin of this door dates back to the Juei period (1182-4).

In addition, the Niouzonzon statues standing on either side of the door are said to have been created by Unkei’s eldest son, Tankei. These elements form a boundary to the Pure Land.

Kuramadera Temple, the first power spot.

The shrine is located in front of a large hill.

But the stairs are steep.

The atmosphere will change once you pass the central gate of Kuramadera Temple.

Finally, the main hall.

Those who feel it may feel tremendous power.

The Kongo-Doko in front of the main Golden Hall is a place that imitates a star mandala in which the vibrations of the Venerable Heaven spread out, and functions as a place of practice where humans, who store the power of the universe, become one with the Venerable Heaven.

Climb up the approach to the left of the main shrine and in about 2 minutes you will reach Reihouden (Mt. Kurama Museum).

The sandstone in the area has hardened under the influence of scorching magma and its roots could not grow underground, thus creating an arabesque pattern on the surface of the earth.

It is said that Ushiwaka also used this “tree root path” to practice military arts.

This area is known as “Osugi-en Meditation Place” and is famous as a place where the energy of the Protector Majo-son is heightened.

The soul of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who died a violent death in Oshu, is said to have returned to Mount Kurama and rested in peace, and his presence is enshrined as Shanao-no-son.

Also in this area is “Monksho Gaya,” where Ushiwaka is said to have learned the art of war from a tengu.

When you proceed up Mt. Kurama, you will arrive at “Maouden”.

Since ancient times, the “Maou-den” has been worshipped as the place where the “Goho Maou-son” descended from.

From here, walk down the slope to reach Kibune Shrine.

After about an hour’s walk along the mountain path, you can exit in the direction of Kibune Shrine.

For more information about Kibune Shrine please see this article.

An article on the magical spots of a deep tour of Kyoto Please see also