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Kurama-dera Temple

This is temple has a connection to the 'Pillow Book' and Ushiwaka-maru (a well-known historical figure, Minamotono Yoshitsune, whose life story has been adapted for kabuki plays and stories). Their museum has several art pieces, some of which are designated national treasures.

Address :
1074 Kurama-Hon-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
Telephone :
075-741-2003
Open :
9:00a.m.-4:30p.m.(until 5:00 from Jun to Aug)
Access :
Eizan Line to "Kurama".
Fee :
General: 200yen
Junior High School Students and under: Free

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