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Category
Accommodation
Location
520 Kuramahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1111, Japan
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Tucked in the forested mountains of Kurama, just 30 minutes north of central Kyoto, Kurama Onsen is a natural sulphur hot spring rich in iron, prized for skin-beautifying and fatigue-relieving properties. The open-air bath surrounded by cedar forest offers a deeply meditative soak with ever-changing seasonal scenery. Beyond bathing, the facility includes an on-site restaurant and overnight accommodation.
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Tips
- 1. Open daily 10:00–21:00 (until 20:00 in winter); outdoor-bath-only entry is 1,400–1,600 yen; indoor+outdoor combo is 2,500–2,700 yen (weekday/weekend pricing differs). 2. No reservation required — pay on-site for day-trip bathing. 3. Take the Eizan Kurama Line from Demachi-Yanagi Station to Kurama Station (30 min, 470 yen one-way); a free shuttle runs from the station to the onsen. 4. Bring your own towel and toiletries or rent them on-site for a small fee.
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