Kurama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Kurama Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$222 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$222
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,579 reviews)
"I stayed on the 5th floor and the 4th floor was a smoking floor. I cab smell the cigarette smoke."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$262 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$262
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,306 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel, amazing area, excellent staff and will book when visiting again!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$212 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$212
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,896 reviews)
"As far as what I didn’t like there is not much that I can think of other than clothes are hard to dry in high humidity. This was not the hotels issue . The property was super clean, staff was fantastic, and it was connected by a short bridge walkway to the train system. Super easy to navigate all ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is AU$340 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$340
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,329 reviews)
"No comment"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$225 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$225
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Excellent location within shopping mall, with adjacent door into 7 eleven store. 6 minutes walk to nearest train station. Staff excellent with very good English."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
Higashishiokojicho, 552-1, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$189 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$189
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi
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Other neighbourhoods around Kurama

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Kita Ward

The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.

Kita Ward
Philosopher\'s Walk featuring a river or creek and a garden

Sakyo Ward

Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.

Sakyo Ward
Kyoto which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Nishijin

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.

Nishijin
Kyoto showing autumn leaves, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kamigyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto showing mountains and a river or creek

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto


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