Upon ascending Mt. Kuruma, you will find a wealth of magical temples, relaxing onsens and hiking paths through lush green cedar forests. Mt. Kurama is a very historical area, known for being the birthplace of reiki (a healing technique) and home to the tengu, Japanese folklore creatures said to be the protectors of the natural world. You will leisurely walk from Kurama to the quaint mountain village of Kibune, stopping to see various sights along the way. It is the perfect trip for those wishing to get out of the city and enjoy some easy hiking in the nature.
Posted By : Amanda_H
Lovely day hiking in the hills and mountain temples near Kyoto with our guide Yoji. Yoji was very knowledgeable and we had a great time, thank you!
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 19:30:15 
Posted By : JEFFREY_C
Our guide Akari was so helpful and very knowledgeable of the history of Kibune-Kirama. Overall effort is a high - if you’re looking for a nice stroll in the park, this would be very difficult for you - consider another option. That being said, the views from the top is breathtaking. If you’re lucky enough to see these views in Autumn as our group did - even better!
I would like to emphasize how helpful Akari was during our tour, she is very considerate and ensuring everyone gets to the top as safe as possible. Not only did we all make it to the top and back safely, we receive much needed understanding of the rich culture and traditions of Japan. We are no longer bystanders traveling aimlessly, but a willing participant of this short but great journey.
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Posted On : 2023-11-26 20:05:36
Posted By : Jeffrey C
Akari was the perfect host/guide for our hiking tour! She had an endless amount of energy and knowledge as the hike was challenging and the local history was extensive. The mountains of Kyoto was beautiful this time of year and we were blessed with fabulous weather as it rained the night before but not during our outing.
Akari was so kind and generous with her time that she even took us back to the city center of Kyoto to make sure we could get into a decent restaurant for dinner (we got rejected without a reservation numerous times). We thanked her for the pleasure of her company over a meal and she shared her knowledge of Osaka as that’s our next stop.
Thank you Akari and hope to keep in touch. Looking forward to seeing you the next time we visit Kyoto/Osaka!
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Posted On : 2023-11-26 19:55:53 
Posted By : Wongclan_168
Our guide, Akari, was well versed about the Kurama Hike area and it’s history. She also shared her passion for the natural beauty of the area.
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Posted On : 2023-11-26 19:48:17
Posted By : samanthawu
Amazing knowledge of Kyoto and Japanese history. She helped our group learn about the different customs and rich traditions of the city. It was a time well spent and enjoyed every minute of our tour.
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Posted On : 2023-11-25 23:36:03
Posted By : victorfK9716HC
Our tour guide, Mizuho Yoshikawa was excellent!
She had the whole tour planned out completely and allowed for adjustments
based on our preferences.
She took great care of us. Was very concerned about how we were doing on the tour and if we were enjoying ourselves.
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Posted On : 2023-11-22 23:34:30
Posted By : JRen4
We had an amazing time with our tour guide Mizuho! She did an incredible job making us feel welcome and guiding us throughout the temples and shrines. We would love to tour with her in the future!
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Posted On : 2023-11-08 06:05:05
Posted By : dmitreyk2023
The tour covers the areas of Mt Kurama and Kifune. There is a high vibrational energy around Mt Kurama and was incredible to visit the birthplace of Reiki. The guide for the November 4th tour was Akari and she provided good information on the history of the area, was attentive and answered the questions I had with a lot of detail. The lunch she recommend was one of the highlights of the tour. Go ahead and book the tour if you want to see and learn about Japan’s nature and the origins of Reiki enegy!
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Posted On : 2023-11-06 03:04:13
Posted By : isai v
Akari-san was the best! This Hiking Tour was absolutely gorgeous, and Akari taught me a lot about Mount Kurama's history. Akari introduced me to some local restaurants, and she shared lovely stories with us. She was wonderful! I recommend this tour to anyone that wants to see nature and learn about Japanese history.
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Posted On : 2023-10-24 20:54:15
Posted By : Jayne_G
Beautiful nature and temples and shrines ! Great tour and tour lady ! Make sure have a good health and energy for all the stair way .
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Posted On : 2023-10-22 22:50:04
