Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (2)
Are there driving restrictions in summer?
On weekends and public holidays from 8 to 31 August 2026, and on Friday 14 August, the section from the Kibune Umemiya car park to the Okumiya of Kifune Shrine is restricted 11:00-15:00 (northbound vehicles only). We recommend using the train, bus or a taxi during those periods.
How do I get there from Kibuneguchi Station?
Take a Kyoto Bus from Kibuneguchi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway and get off at the Kibune stop; we are right there.
Group use (1)
Can the inn be used for corporate entertaining or large groups?
We cater for a range of occasions, including tours, company social gatherings and recreation, meals with family or friends, anniversaries and corporate entertaining.
How to use (1)
Can I come just to stay, or just to eat?
Both are possible. Please see the official website regarding visits for lunch or dinner only.
Nearby sightseeing (2)
What sightseeing spots are nearby?
Kifune Shrine, its Okumiya, and Kuramadera (alight at Kurama Station on the Eizan Electric Railway) are all close by. The Kurama and Kibune area is also popular for trekking.
Is Kifune Shrine easy to reach?
Kifune Shrine is close to the inn. The shrine, known for matchmaking, and its Okumiya are both within walking distance.
Seasons (1)
What is the autumn foliage season like?
Kibune is known for its autumn colours. In autumn you can enjoy the foliage alongside matsutake mushroom dishes and the momiji set menu.
Meals (2)
What is the winter botan nabe?
It is a hotpot made with wild boar meat, known as botan nabe. It is a speciality that warms you through in the cold of a Kibune winter.
What dishes can I enjoy in each season?
In spring, Kyoto kaiseki with mountain vegetables and carp; in summer, our famous kawadoko riverside dining with cool breezes; in autumn, matsutake mushroom dishes and a momiji set menu; and in winter, warming botan nabe. Each season has its own kaiseki menu.
Meals / Riverside dining decks (1)
When is the riverside kawadoko dining held?
The kawadoko platforms are set up in summer, usually from around May to September. It is our speciality, letting you dine in the cool air beside the murmuring Kibune River. Please check the official website or contact us directly about the dates.
Other (6)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.
What time is check-out?
11:00.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
What is the address?
Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
How do I get there?
From Kibuneguchi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway, on foot or by Kyoto Bus. In the Kibune area, vehicle access is restricted 11:00-15:00 on certain days in August 2026 (weekends, public holidays and the Obon period).
Is there parking?
Parking is not available.