Kansai · Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

♨ Kurama Onsen

Kyoto's mountain onsen next to Kurama-dera, an easy half-day trip from the city.

Day trip from Kyoto/Osaka

Quick facts

Location: Sakyo-ku, Kyoto (Kansai region)
Water type: Sulfur spring
Tattoos: Check ahead with each bath
Directions: Open in Google Maps

The water

A simple hydrogen sulphide spring.

History

According to the facility, it began with a spring that bubbled up in a tea field in the late Meiji era.

Getting there

From: Kyoto
Route: Eizan Railway Kurama Line from Demachiyanagi to Kurama, then free shuttle
Time: about 29 min, then 3 min
JR Pass: Not covered.

Check current timetables and fares before you travel.

Famous for (meibutsu)

Kinome-ni (food): Kurama's simmered sansho leaves and kelp
Kyo-tsukemono (food): Kyoto pickles

Plan your trip: tours & day trips near Kurama

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