Kyoto

The Beauty of Kurama - 2

Dragons and power spots and sakura

Larry Knipfing Jul 06, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>This strong temple guardian is here to ward off enemies</p>

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

<p>Cherry trees are scattered about the grounds</p>

<p>There is a truly gorgeous dragon at the water font of the temple</p>

<p>The power spot in front of the temple</p>

<p>The same power spot, looking out into the valley</p>

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

Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...