Located in the northern part of Kyoto, Mt. Kurama is known for its spirituality and its breathtaking natural beauty. The temple Kurama-dera has a history from the year 770, and each season shows visitors a different face. Whether you take the cable car or hike up the mountain, you?re surrounded by verdant mountain forests where you may be able to spot some of the local wildlife. The temple?s main hall offers a gorgeous view out over the surrounding mountains, and a sand? path connects it to the nearby Kibune Village and Kifune Shrine. Mt. Kurama is also believed to be the birthplace of reiki, a type of ?energy therapy? which utilizes spiritual elements. Tengu, long-nosed or beaked creatures believed to be the guardians of the mountain, can be found as statues, art, and goods in the mountain village and in the temple complex.
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