Kurama Travel Guide

Kyoto

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

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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

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

฿1,128
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

฿3,219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

฿3,077
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan

Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan

฿1,026
per traveller
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan
Kyoto Kimono Rental Chamatsu Ladies Plan with Hair Set

Kyoto Kimono Rental Chamatsu Ladies Plan with Hair Set

฿923
per adult
Kyoto Kimono Rental Chamatsu Ladies Plan with Hair Set
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art

Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art

฿690
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art
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Top hotels in Kurama

Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿2,344 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,344
฿2,578 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,019 reviews)
"Great hotel with easy access to train station. Very comfortable beds and spacious rooms."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Rihga Gran Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿2,618 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,618
฿2,880 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,085 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay and the breakfast was absolutely amazing! We also loved the complimentary yogurt drinks, kids amenity, ice cream and while we didn’t get to enjoy the complimentary ramen at 9:00 pm, we loved that it was available."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

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 ฿2,373 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,373
฿2,871 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,836 reviews)
"Close to train station, good space in the room, good breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 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 ฿4,686 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿4,686
฿5,154 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (1,990 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

4 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿2,225 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,225
฿2,448 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,199 reviews)
"The best hotel ever!! Friendly, helpful staff. Room was impeccable, the set up was perfect for my taste, the toilet is separated from the shower and with it's own door. The amenities like the shampoo left my hair feeling great, the lotions for the face were so refreshing to my skin. The bed and blankets ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3.5 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonoda-cho, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿1,795 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿1,795
฿1,975 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,349 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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 Kawaramachi Street and Sumiya Pleasure House. 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 Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, 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.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
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Karasuma

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

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