Kurama-dera ()Temple, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Kurama Temple (Kurama-dera 鞍馬寺), is located north of Kyoto City on Mt. Kurama （鞍馬山, about 1800 feet above the sea level) and is about 12 kilometers from the center of Kyoto City. It can be reached in 30 minutes from Kyoto by car or train. I suggest use the Train (Eizan Railways Kurama Train), to enjoy the scenic ride. Watch my video of this ride to the temple. The Kurama Temple (鞍馬寺）, founded in 770 as the guardian of the northern quarter of the capital city (Heiankyo), is located halfway up the Mt. Kur