Lifestyle Experience in Miyama
Authentic Mountain Village north of Kyoto
Miyama Town is located in the center of Kyoto Prefecture, about 50 kilometers from Kyoto's city center. Here in Miyama, the authentic traditional landscape and lifestyle of Japan still remains. Since ancient period, the paths from Wakasa Bay on the Japan Sea costline to the old capital of Kyoto are known as the mackerel road or "saba kaido" which run through the hills across the region surrounding the Miyama area. For many centuries, this saba kaido was one of the main links connecting the valleys of Miyama to the rest of Japan. That is a part of reasons that various historic traditions remain in the region. Needless to say, Miyama is one of the most suitable destination for visitors who are keen to know Japanese culture in depth. So, many visitors may wish to meet with local people and experience lifestyle of authentic rural old Japan.
Meet with locals and experience rural lifestyle in Japan
If you are coming to Miyama, why don't you make a short visit at the local's house to quasi-experience Miyama's lifestyle？ Meeting and communicating with locals always make your travel special experience. In Miyama, it must be more extraordinary and unique experience. Located in the neighboring area of the ancient capital Kyoto, Miyama area has been one of the major inn towns for travelers across the saba-kaido roads for many centuries and local's hospitality to welcome still continues today. Locals are looking forward to experience intercultural exchanges with visitors from abroad. Experiences provided include planting or harvesting crop, cooking traditional cuisines etc.etc.
Let us show you a model tour plan including "Miyama's lifestyle experience"
Let us show you a model tour plan including "Miyama's lifestyle experience"
Tour Plan
10:30
Meeting at Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center in Miyama's Roadside Station.
Park your car here.
Meeting at Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center in Miyama's Roadside Station.
Park your car here.
11:00~13:00
Visiting local's house in Miyama and experience lifestyle activities provided by host family.
Visiting local's house in Miyama and experience lifestyle activities provided by host family.
13:30~15:00
Miyama's Thatched Village Guided Walk
Miyama's Thatched Village Guided Walk
15:15~16:15
Coffee time at Omoshiro Noumin Club Cafe
In this plan, you can also enjoy highlights of Miyama's thatched village with local guide! Lifestyle activities may vary in each house and in each season. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Kyoto Miyama Tourism Association (info@miyama-kyoto.com) at any time!
Coffee time at Omoshiro Noumin Club Cafe
In this plan, you can also enjoy highlights of Miyama's thatched village with local guide! Lifestyle activities may vary in each house and in each season. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Kyoto Miyama Tourism Association (info@miyama-kyoto.com) at any time!