Many of the statues here at the Kurodani Temple cemetery were headless. There were also many places here where the pagoda near the top of the hill suddenly popped into view. Big trees with wide branches and lots of green leaves dot the hillside, making it a very pleasant place for a walk. I met a few families who were here to care for the gravestones of loved ones who had died. Some of the stones are new, but most are quite old.
- 1 min read
Exploring the Kurodani Cemetery - 2
Beautiful images from a surprising Kyoto landmark
Community writer
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Kurabito Stay Wins Grand Prize at the Japan Travel Awards 2025
Planning -
2
Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Activities -
3
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
4
JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game
Niigata -
5
Transit Guide: Osaka E-Pass
Osaka -
6
Yumeshima Station
Osaka -
7
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”
Tokyo - Sponsored -
8
Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do
Toyama -
9
Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea
Tokyo - Sponsored -
10
Hokkaido Named a Destination to Watch in 2025
Culture
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba -
3
January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo -
4
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
5
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
6
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
7
Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
8
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
9
March Grand Sumo Tournament (Osaka)
Osaka -
10
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture