An Exclusive Winter Escape to Miyama 1-Night, 2-Day Private Winter Lantern Festival Taxi Journey from Kyoto
This exclusive 1-night, 2-day winter journey combines a private visit to Thatched Village Winter Lantern Festival, a guided walk through the iconic thatched village, and a carefully curated overnight stay.
❆ For details about the Winter Lantern Festival ❆
⇒ Please visit the official Winter Lantern Festival website（Click here）
✅You may choose your accommodation from two distinguished properties:
NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka – Mountain Village Hotarubi (HOTARUBI) or Earthing Miyama, each offering a refined and immersive countryside experience.
✅Private taxi transportation from Kyoto City ensures a smooth and comfortable journey, allowing you to travel with confidence even on snowy winter roads.
✅As this is a fully private tour, you are invited to savor the serene beauty of Miyama at your own pace, embracing the stillness and charm of winter in complete comfort.
*Please note that tour pricing varies depending on the number of guests and the type of accommodation selected.
Tour Details 【NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka – Mountain Village Hotarubi】
Payment Method: Advance payment by credit card
Rates (tax included):
2 guests: ¥138,000 per person
3–4 guests: ¥110,000 per person
5–6 guests: ¥87,000 per person
Meals Included:
One night with two meals (breakfast and dinner)
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Tour Details【Earthing Miyama】
Payment Method: Advance payment by credit card
Rates (tax included):
2 guests: ¥129,000 per person
3–4 guests: ¥79,000 per person
5–6 guests: ¥66,000 per person
Meals Included:
One night with one meal (breakfast only)
*Please note that dinner is not included at this accommodation. We recommend enjoying dinner at Thatched Village or nearby venues at the Winter Lantern Festival site.
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Model Schedule
[Day 1]
14:30 Departure from Kyoto city at the meeting point (some may be outside the pick-up range)
16:00 Arrived at Roadside Station "Miyama Fureai Hiroba"
Shop at Miyama's specialty products shop “Furatto Miyama.” ♪
16:30 Departure from Miyama Fureai Hiroba
16:45 Arrived at Thatched Village
17:00 Thatched Village English guided tour (30 minutes)
17:30 Free time - Thatched Village Winter Lantern Festival
✨ Enjoy the fantastic thatched forest landscape illuminated by 3 types of lights ✨
18:30 Departure from Thatched Village
19:00 Check-in at the accommodation
[Day 2]
8:00 Breakfast
10:00 Check-out
11:30 Arrived in Kyoto
👀Elevate Your Journey with an Exclusive Day 2 Experience in Miyama
For guests who wish to deepen their immersion in Miyama’s culture and cuisine, we offer a highly recommended Day 2 optional experience, combining a hands-on cultural activity with a refined traditional lunch.
After Check-Out, Enjoy the Following Exclusive Experiences:
✅ Experience a Traditional Japanese Art: Shimenawa Making
Learn the craft of shimenawa (sacred straw ropes), an essential element of Japanese spiritual culture, under the guidance of the Miyama Shimenawa Group—artisans who regularly dedicate their creations to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto. You can take home the finished shimenawa as a souvenir.
✅ Lunch at a Long-Established Ryokan in Miyama
Indulge in a beautifully prepared local chicken sukiyaki set meal, made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients from Miyama, at a renowned traditional ryokan.
Optional Experience Fee: ¥17,600 per person (tax included)
📅Day 2 Itinerary (for Guests Selecting the Optional Plan)
8:00 Breakfast
10:00 Check-out
10:30 Shimenawa Making Experience
11:45 Experience concludes
12:00 Lunch at a long-established ryokan in Miyama
12:45 Departure from Miyama
14:10 Arrival in Kyoto City
Tour Organizer
Planning & Operation: Kyoto Miyama Tourism Association
Address: 23 Agake-shimo, Miyama-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto, Japan
Registered Travel Agency: Kyoto Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency (Type III – No. 687)
Contact
WhatsApp: +81-70-4365-3059（Closed on Wed）