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Kyoto Kurama Wellness: Mountain Hike & Hot Spring Experience

5 hours

Easy

Through Kyoto’s rich nature, history, and hot spring culture, this experience offers a special wellness journey that allows you to step away from your daily routine.

Your journey begins with a scenic ride on the Eizan Railway from Kyoto to Kurama. Enjoy beautiful views as the city gradually gives way to lush green mountains.

In Kurama, hike through the historic Kurama Temple while learning about its history, culture, and natural beauty.

After the hike, experience Japanese hot spring culture at Kurama Onsen. Relax and unwind while enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings.

Kurama Onsen is tattoo-friendly, allowing international visitors with tattoos to enjoy an authentic Japanese hot spring experience with confidence.

More than sightseeing, this wellness experience combines nature, culture, hiking, a scenic train journey, and hot springs to help you relax, refresh your mind and body, and discover a different side of Kyoto.
What's included?
    guide fee
    Onsen admission fee
    Onsen towel set and Yukata(traditional Japanese robe)
    kurama-dera Temple admission fee
    Exclusions
      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      • Not recommended for people with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
      • The guide is a local Japanese and is not very good at English.
      • Kurama Onsen welcomes guests with tattoos.
      • Kurama Onsen has separate bathing areas for men and women, and guests are required to bathe without swimsuits.
      • Individuals with contraindications for Hot spring (e.g., severe heart or lung diseases, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, advanced malignant tumors, or severe anemia).
      • Individuals feeling unwell on the day, those with a fever, or those who have consumed alcohol. Participants who cannot bathe independently or require significant assistance (e.g., wheelchair users).
      • If a doctor advises against participation, the individual must refrain from joining the experience.
      What to bring