Nature Spots in Ohara / Kurama / Kifune Area

  • Mt. Kurama
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Sakyo Ward
    This 584-meter high mountain is located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. Known as a sacred mountain, it flourished as the site of Japanese mountain asceticism practiced by esoteric Buddhism. The area around the mountain has a lot of indigenous vegetation, and bustles in the spring and autumn with people coming to see cherry blossoms and the changing leaves. Currently, it is even gaining popularity as a power spot.
  • Hanase Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Mt.Kibune
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Kuramaninosecho
  • Mt.Muko
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Kuramaninosecho
  • Mt.Ryuo
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Iwakurahataedacho
  • Mt.Minouragatake
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Iwakuramuramatsucho
  • Amaga Take
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Mt.Konpira
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Shizuichishizuharacho
  • Sugino Pass
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Ebumi Pass
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Shizuichishizuharacho
  • Mt.Yubune
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Mt.Daihi
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Mt.Minetoko
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Hatchodaira
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Sasari Pass
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • Mt.Kyogadake
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku

Kyoto Areas

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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