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REIKI NORTH IDAHO
Priest River, Idaho 83864
208-946-1686 or 946-1686
Mount Kurama Tour
Entrance to Mount Kurama Japan
DIRECTIONS TO MOUNT KURAMA
The way to Mount Kurama begins with you. We would like to help you
with that by providing some directions to the actual location.
Some histories of Reiki tell us that after a long period of study
in ancient texts, Mikao Usui’s development of his studies into the
healing system that became Reiki occurred following a mystical
experience that occurred while practicing a 21-day form of Tendai Buddhist meditation on Kurama.
Mount Kurama is a very sacred, beautiful and wonderful place, and we
encourage you to spend several days or longer there. The main temple is a Pure Land Buddhist Temple and there are many shrines and a museum in which you may see the
Kurama history as well as examples of the wildlife and local art. The
love, caring and craftsmanship that was put into the spiritual buildings
and pathways of Mount Kurama are simply phenomenal, as are the naturally
occurring wonders such as the Path of Roots. One Japanese tradition
tells the story of how a deity (Mao-son) descended to earth at Mount Kurama more
than 6 million years ago after defeating the forces of evil. The first
temple was built on the mountain in 770AD.
You might want to purchase a Japanese Rail Pass if you plan to
visit Mount Kurama by beginning in Tokyo, or if you plan to later visit
the Usui Memorial in Tokyo. The train to Kyoto from Tokyo leaves from
Tokyo Station and you can get there by subway. We left Tokyo by train
and arrived in Kyoto where you can take the number 4 or 17 bus from
Kyoto Station to Demachiyanagi Station. Then you take the Eiden train
from Demachiyanagi to Kurama Station. You will walk a short distance
through the town (its more like a village) to some stone steps that lead
to the gate. There are several shops along the way where souvenirs,
artwork and crafts, and incense are available. You can purchase a guide
map at the gate for 200 yen (less than $2) in either English or in
Japanese. The map is very helpful in identifying the various buildings
and sites on the mountain and it also briefly describes some of Kurama’s
history. After a very short walk to after entering and going to your
right, you will come to a building where a cable car will take you up a
steep incline. Then, simply follow the map or as spirit moves you. The
whole area is a wonderful one and Kurama is too special for me to
express in words. I hope that you will enjoy its special and spiritual
nature and have provided some pictures from our own days on the
mountain.
PHOTO-JOURNEY TO MOUNT KURAMA
There are 41 thumbnails pictures, each of which will be shown as a
larger picture as you click on a thumbnail. You can travel through the
thumbnails by clicking on the arrow to the right.
View of the Demachiyanagi Subway Station where you take the Eiden Train to Mount Kurama
Close-up of station name. The Eiden Train to Kurama Fire God Statue near Kurama Station Shops in the Town of Kurama A Map of the shrines and temples on Mount Kurama. "Nio-mon." The Gate of the Guradians and entrance to Mount Kurama. An ancient cedar near the entrance. Cable car station on Mount Kurama to help with the steep parts. Small Temple in the Trees Taho-to, Pagoda. Number 6 on the walking tour. Honden, Main Hall about halfway up the mountain with an amazing power spot at the entrance.
Standing at the Power Spot before the Honden Beautiful Brass Bell inside one of the Temples A Colorful Shrine on the Mountain Kinone Michi, the path of exposed intertwining roots of old cedar trees, an amazing natural sight.
One of the many Temples along the Walking Tour. Okunoin Mao-den. A power spot before the Inner Temple in the woods. Mao-son is said to have descended here.
Temple nestled in the Trees. A very peaceful place with serene energy. Honoring traditions, one of the many places to wash before entering the temples. Two small memorials, small but very powerful in the bath of light that surrounds you as you respect their presence set within the cedar roots.
Journey through the Trees. A beautiful path surrounded by aged trees and roots that lead to the backside of Mount Kurama.
Kurama at Night. Yuki Shrine, considered to be an important cultural property.
Night Close-up of Yuki Shrine Partial Inside View of the Yuki Shrine Close-up of a Statue at one of the Entrances Night Photo of a Small Temple A Tea House and the Main Temple Away from the walk route a bit was this small unusual Temple.
Amazingly detailed rock sculpture near the entrance to Mount Kurama. Another small shrine off the walk route towards Kilbune.
A Statue of Kannon, also known as Kannon of a Thosand Arms Night Photo of Bridge over stream to Second Gate Night Photo of Memorial. Note the small orb near the top. Orbs at Night at a Small Temple near the Mount Kurama Entrance. Orbs of light surround the Monument to Yoshitsune, situated at the site of the Tokobo Temple.
More orb lights surround the Monument to Yoshitsune.
View of the Demachiyanagi Subway Station where you take the Eiden Train to Mount Kurama
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