Kurama Travel Guide

Kyoto

A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by trees and stone lanterns.
Red autumn leaves on a moss-covered rock.
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A traditional Japanese temple nestled in a forested valley with autumn foliage and distant mountains.
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A stone staircase with red lanterns, surrounded by dense forest and autumn foliage.
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A stone staircase flanked by orange torii gates in a lush green setting.
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Kurama Hot Spring

10.0/10 (1 review)
You can take time to visit Kurama Hot Spring during your travels to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

£22
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

£26
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

£57
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

£16
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

£39
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
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Top hotels in Kurama

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £120 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£120
13 Oct - 14 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £90 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£90
12 Oct - 13 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,975 reviews)
"The lobby is nice, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. However, the hotel room was quite dated, with old furniture and poor lighting. One of the sofa bed mattresses also appeared to have mold, which was particularly concerning. Overall, the room seems to be in need of a major upgrade and renovation. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £185 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£185
8 Oct - 9 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,199 reviews)
"Staff were really friendly, and the hotel + amenities were very enjoyable."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £45 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£45
12 Oct - 13 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,035 reviews)
"It was a nice little Place for what I needed. I spent most of the time traveling around but it was good for a place to sleep and shower. The breakfast was good early in the morning and they do offer Dinner too but I did not take advantage because of the good food in Japan."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £130 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£130
12 Oct - 13 Oct
additional charges may apply
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,140 reviews)
"Nice breakfast with a revolving view plus can’t beat the shuttle service from the station"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £108 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
£108
6 Nov - 7 Nov
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,119 reviews)
"It was rated 4 star but certainly wasn't. 3 star at best. The staff was fine, limited English, and not at all helpful when I needed a cab to go to the train station."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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