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Originally Posted by Kirarakim
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!
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I like hiking up through the temple (they have a cable car, too) and then finishing in Kibune, because there are a number of restaurants and cafes there. But if you do the reverse there's an onsen in Kurama you could finish up at.
Incidentally, I love Koya-san but I wouldn't do it as a day trip. It's best at night (especially the Okunoin) and the temple stay is really an indispensable part of the experience.