鞍馬寺

Kuramadera Temple

Kurama-dera main hall by Maarten Heerlien CC BY

In Brief

Buddhist Temple in Kurama Station, Kurama

9am - 4:30pm

300

Allow 60 minutes

No regular closing days

Official Site

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鞍馬寺

Updated 7 March 2020

About Kuramadera Temple

Perched on the shoulder of Mt. Kurama, Kuramadera Temple is set in the beautiful forest and is surrounded by nature. With a history dating back to the 8th century, it houses several national treasures.

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