Featured Hotels Near Kurama-dera Belfry

Kurama Onsen Villa offers serene mountain-view rooms with direct sightlines to the Kurama-dera Belfry and ancient forest canopy. The property features private onsen baths, traditional Japanese gardens, and a complimentary shuttle service.

Just a 7-minute walk from the belfry, guests can participate in morning temple bell rituals during seasonal events. For exclusive access to early check-in and local tea ceremonies, book via the HopeGoo app.

Kurama Onsen Villa provides privileged access to the daily morning bell ceremony at Kurama-dera, held at 6:30 AM. Guests can reserve a spot through the hotel’s cultural program and listen to the symbolic 108 chimes that purify the soul.

The hotel’s tatami rooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors offering panoramic views of the belfry and autumn foliage. Evening illumination of temple lanterns adds a mystical ambiance. Book via HopeGoo for a free guided tour and kimono rental voucher.

Within a 5-minute walk from the Kurama-dera Belfry, you’ll find the Kurama River Trail, lined with century-old cherry trees and stone lanterns; the Tengu Shrine, dedicated to the legendary mountain guardian spirit; and the Ancient Pine Grove, home to secluded prayer stones shrouded in mossy silence.

These sites are included in the Kurama Onsen Villa’s "Secret Mountain Routes" tour, available free to guests with room key access. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo for a personalized guide and handcrafted wish talisman.