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Kurama Onsen
鞍馬温泉Kyoto · Kansai
Kurama Onsen is a mountain hot spring at the end of the Eizan line north of Kyoto, reached through cedar forest and best known for its open-air bath looking out over the valley. The surrounding slopes turn deep red with maples in autumn, which is the busiest time to visit. The village below also holds the Kurama Fire Festival each October. Bathers with tattoos are admitted: the onsen answers the question directly on its own site, with the usual exclusion of organised-crime members rather than any condition about the tattoo itself.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 1,634 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Admission
- ¥1,400 day-use outdoor bath, adult, weekday (¥1,600 weekends/holidays)
- Nearest station
- Kurama Station · 13 min walk
- Website
- kurama-spa.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
11:00–19:00¥1,400Stored weekly hours
Daily 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~41 min by car
Tags
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