Originally Posted by
milepig
Adding to the pleasure is the cute little train you take up there, and I understand that they meet you at the station with a free shuttle service.
Kurama Onsen sends a van to the station at each train arrival, yes.
Btw, part of the Kurama "thing" is to hike to the mountaitop temple first for serenity and views. Then return to the village and take a "rotenburo" outside bath. Quite an experience especially in Winter.