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Kyoto Private Hiking Tour: Ancient Trails of Kurama and Kibune

By Japan Cultural Trails
Free cancellation available
Price is £282 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Escape the crowds and discover Kyoto's wild side on a fully private hiking tour through ancient cedar forests, from the mountain temple of Kurama to the riverside village of Kibune.

Your guide is a foreigner who has lived in Kyoto for nearly 10 years, bringing a unique outside perspective that international travellers find refreshing and relatable.

This centuries-old trail winds through cedar forests and temple grounds — a side of Kyoto that most visitors never see. The pace is entirely flexible and tailored to your group. Families with children are warmly welcome.

  • Hike a centuries-old forest trail walked by monks and travellers
  • Visit Kurama-dera Temple, a spiritual mountainside retreat
  • Pass through towering cedar forests and peaceful temple grounds
  • Arrive in Kibune, a charming riverside village with traditional atmosphere
  • Fully private — your group only, never shared with strangers
  • Entrance fees to temples and shrines included

Activity location

  • Kurama-dera
    • 1074 Kuramahommachi, Sakyo-ku
    • 601-1111, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Demachiyanagi Station
    • 32-1 Tanaka Kamiyanagichō
    • 606-8205, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Hidden Kyoto: Private Forest Hike from Kurama to Kibune
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£281.69 x 1 Traveller£281.69
Total
Price is £281.69
Until Sun, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Public transport

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Kurama-dera

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Kurama-dera Temple, a serene mountainside temple surrounded by ancient cedar forest. Your guide will share the history and spiritual significance of this sacred site before beginning the forest trail.

Mt. Kurama

  • 1h
Hike through the ancient cedar forests of Mt. Kurama on a centuries-old trail once walked by monks and travellers. The peaceful mountain path winds through towering trees, offering fresh air, natural beauty, and occasional views over the valley.

Kibune Shrine

  • 1h
Visit Kibune-jinja Shrine, a tranquil Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of water. Set along the riverside with stone lanterns lining the approach, it is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric and lesser-known sacred sites.

Kibune River

  • 1h
Arrive in Kibune, a charming riverside village nestled in the mountains. Known for its traditional architecture and peaceful atmosphere, Kibune is the perfect end point to the hike — a quiet escape far from the busy city.

Location

Activity location

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    Kurama-dera
    • 1074 Kuramahommachi, Sakyo-ku
    • 601-1111, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Demachiyanagi Station
    • 32-1 Tanaka Kamiyanagichō
    • 606-8205, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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