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    Kyoto Private Hiking Tour: Ancient Trails of Kurama and Kibune

    By Japan Cultural Trails

    Product code 5642505P1

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    From JPY 60,000

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    5 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Dates

    Available from Mar 23, 2026

    Start times

    10:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM

    Travelers

    Traveler ages 0-120

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    Hidden Kyoto: Private Forest Hike from Kurama to Kibune

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    Duration

    5 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

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    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

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    Escape the crowds and discover Kyoto's wild side on a fully private hiking tour through ancient cedar forests, from the mountain temple of Kurama to the riverside village of Kibune. Your guide is a foreigner who has lived in Kyoto for nearly 10 years, bringing a unique outside perspective that international travelers find refreshing and relatable. This centuries-old trail winds through cedar forests and temple grounds — a side of Kyoto that most visitors never see. The pace is entirely flexible and tailored to your group. Families with children are warmly welcome. - Hike a centuries-old forest trail walked by monks and travelers - Visit Kurama-dera Temple, a spiritual mountainside retreat - Pass through towering cedar forests and peaceful temple grounds - Arrive in Kibune, a charming riverside village with traditional atmosphere - Fully private — your group only, never shared with strangers - Entrance fees to temples and shrines included

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