# Kurama-dera

Kyoto, Japan

High on Mount Kurama north of Kyoto, this mountain temple dates to the 8th century and reveres a cosmic power called Sonten. Linked to tengu legends and the boyhood of warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune, it is famed as a wellspring of spiritual energy.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Kurama-dera, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 35.11806, 135.77074

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