Authentic local experiences at local's home
This half-day tour allows you to discover authentic rural life in Japan with just your family or friends.
Meet local's in Miyama and try your hand at local experiences.
Stroll through the peaceful countryside and see how the locals spend their daily lives in this quaint Japanese town with a fun visit to a local home.
Meet local's in Miyama and try your hand at local experiences.
Stroll through the peaceful countryside and see how the locals spend their daily lives in this quaint Japanese town with a fun visit to a local home.
Highlights
✓ Meet and interact with locals.
✓ Experience the Satoyama life by strolling around the area, cooking, and having lunch.
✓ Experience the Satoyama life by strolling around the area, cooking, and having lunch.
Itinerary
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Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center
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Check the map with our staff before you go to Akane san's house
Welcome to Kyoto Miyama!
Meeting Place: Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center
(23 Shimo agake Miyamacho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto)
*The meeting place may vary depending on your transportation.
Meeting Place: Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center
(23 Shimo agake Miyamacho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto)
*The meeting place may vary depending on your transportation.
Arrive at Akane san’s house
Meet up with Akane san and her family.
Their house is a typical traditional farmhouse in Japan.
It'll take about 5 minutes by car from the Visitor Center.
Make self-introductions each other.
--Message from Akane san--
I'm living in Miyama with my family for 6 years.
We are doing organic farming, we want to preserve the environment as well as eating safe and good food.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Their house is a typical traditional farmhouse in Japan.
It'll take about 5 minutes by car from the Visitor Center.
Make self-introductions each other.
--Message from Akane san--
I'm living in Miyama with my family for 6 years.
We are doing organic farming, we want to preserve the environment as well as eating safe and good food.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
Strolling through the fields
Take a walk around Akane san's house.
Her house is surrounded by mountains and fields, creating rural old Japan’s landscape.
* If you visit during harvesting season, you may be able to experience harvesting fresh veggies and herb picking from their field.
Her house is surrounded by mountains and fields, creating rural old Japan’s landscape.
* If you visit during harvesting season, you may be able to experience harvesting fresh veggies and herb picking from their field.
Preparation of lunch
After a refreshing “satoyama” walk, prepare lunch with Akane san using local ingredients!
You may also use fresh veggies you harvested (depending on season).
＜Menu example＞
- Yakitori (Japanese grilled chicken skewers)
- Mitarashi dango (rice dumpling covered with a sweet soy sauce glaze)
You may also use fresh veggies you harvested (depending on season).
＜Menu example＞
- Yakitori (Japanese grilled chicken skewers)
- Mitarashi dango (rice dumpling covered with a sweet soy sauce glaze)
Lunch time
Enjoy your lunch with Akane san.
Ask questions such as daily life in Miyama and the traditions, cultures, and history of the region.
End of experience
Ask questions such as daily life in Miyama and the traditions, cultures, and history of the region.
End of experience
Information
| Title | Half-day home visit experience at Akane san's house |
|---|---|
| Host | Kyoto Miyama Tourism Association |
| Available | Throughout the year (except Wed, Japanese Obon holiday:around Aug10~17, New Year holiday: around Dec25~Jan5) |
| Duration | approx. 3 hours |
| Time slots | [1]9:00-12:00 [2]9:30-12:30 [3]10:00-13:00 [4]10:30-13:30 [5]11:00-14:00 |
| Price | A group of less than 4: JPY26,400/group More than 5 people: JPY6,600/pp （activity fee and tax included） +JPY10,000/a local English guide option |
| English guide option | +JPY10,000/an English guide |
| Payment Method | advance payment by credit card（VISA/MASTER） |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 2 |
| Maxmum Number of Participants | 6 |
| Age requirement | Age 6 or above |
| Meeting point | Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center |
| Activity Venue | Akane san's house |
| Pick-up Service | Free pick-up/drop-off service from -Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center -accommodations within Miyama Town *max 4 persons |
| Booking Deadline | 3 days prior to the expected activity date |
| Cancellation Policy | 7-2 days 20%; previous day 40%; activity date/no show 100% |
| Inquiry | Kyoto Miyama Tourism Association info@miyama-kyoto.com |