Kurama

Kyoto

A pathway flanked by red torii gates leading up a stone staircase through a lush green forest.
A snow-covered pathway flanked by red torii gates and illuminated lanterns, leading through a dense forest.
A snow-covered pathway leading to a traditional Japanese torii gate, with illuminated lanterns and a stone wall in the background.
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by trees and stone lanterns.
Red autumn leaves on a moss-covered rock.
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Stay near popular Kurama attractions

Kurama Hot Spring

10.0/10 (1 review)
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

Kyoto Perfect Tour: 1day bus tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

P7,940
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

P6,766
per adult
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

P2,186
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

P7,536
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Picture 11 for Activity Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys

Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys

P5,921
per adult
Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys
Kyoto & Nara Tour from Osaka: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park

Kyoto & Nara Tour from Osaka: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park

P12,537
per adult
Kyoto & Nara Tour from Osaka: Kinkaku-ji, Todai-ji & Nara Park
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Top hotels in Kurama

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is P7,414 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
P7,414
P8,275 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,197 reviews)
"Awesome !"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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
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The price is P6,402 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
P6,402
P7,747 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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 P5,000 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
P5,000
P5,499 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,281 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is P4,924 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
P4,924
P5,958 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,109 reviews)
"Overbooked breakfast dining room. Just average. Often ran out of coffee, bread, etc. A disappointment"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is P2,601 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
P2,601
P2,861 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,118 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Bed was uncomfortable. Complimentary breakfast and dinner was appreciated although very busy at breakfast."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is P4,097 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
P4,097
P4,507 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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Where to stay in Kurama

Find the best Kurama areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

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 Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. 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

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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