Kibune-guchi Station to Kurama Station.  
by The Outdoorholic

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The way points of this running / walking route:

Kibuneguchi Station.

As-soon-as you alight your train, you will experience a different environment from when you boarded at Demachiyagi.

Route 361 to Kibune.

There is a wee shrine just across the bridge, up on the hill. It makes for a nice photo.

Kibune.

You have reached the village of Kibune. Take note of the restaurants with dining-platforms erected over the Kibune-gawa.

Tori - entrance to Kibune Shrine.

This is a very-famous site as many people photograph it.

Kibune Shrine.

The shrine is some 1300-years old and is still in pristine condition.

Nishi-mon (Western Gate).

You are now at the entrance to your pilgrimage. Admittance is 200-yen. From here the track become steep.

Giant Cedar.

Okunoin Mao-den (Inner Temple).

An ideal place to rest.

Kinone Michi.

In this area are the intertwining roots of giant Cedar.

Shoro (Belfry).

Kurama-dera Temple.

Don't be in a hurry to leave here. This is a very-beautiful complex and worth a good look around.

Yuki Shrine.

Tori - entrance to Yuki Shrine.

Nio-mon (Gate of the Guardians).

Kurama Station & Tengu.

Don't forget to have your photo taken with the Tengu.

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