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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo
My #1 hidden gem is Ishiyama-dera in Otsu, about 20 minutes from Kyoto Station by train. Murasaki Shikibu wrote part of Genji Monogatari there, and it's the most beautiful temple I've visited, Kyoto or elsewhere.
I'd also recommend Kurama and Kibune Jinja, if you haven't been. Take the Dentetsu Line to Kurama, hike uo through Kurama-dera and take the train back down from Kibune village.
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As of right now I definitely plan to do both. I wanted to do Ishiyama-dera last time but missed out so I won't make that mistake this time. Plus it will be nice to get away from the crowds in Kyoto.
But is there any reason you recommend starting from Kurama? I see most sites recommend the opposite (starting from Kibune and ending up in Kurama). Just curious!