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Jul 6, 2014 - 1 min read

The Beauty of Kurama - 2

Dragons and power spots and sakura

By Larry Knipfing

Community writer

This strong temple guardian is here to ward off enemies

After passing the shrine near the station, there is a nice climb up to Kurama Temple

Red lanterns lining the stairs

The front of the temple

Cherry trees are scattered about the grounds

There is a truly gorgeous dragon at the water font of the temple

The font dragon

A refreshing sight in early May

The power spot in front of the temple

The same power spot, looking out into the valley

Side entrance to the temple

After leaving Kurama Station and its magnificent cedar trees, there is a long steep climb up a set of elegant stairs to the temple. The temple grounds are spacious, and filled with cherry trees that bloom from mid-April to early May. I was able to catch the tail-end of them. Kurama Temple is famous as a power spot. I didn't feel anything, but apparently a lot of people do. The temple's guardian protectors are fearsome and beautiful, as is the dragon at the purification font - one of the most beautiful I have seen.

The Beauty of Kurama

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