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Let's visit the Miyama Kayabuki no Sato (Thatched-roof Village), the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings in Japan, where the original scenery of Japan deeply remains! Go by direct tour bus from Kyoto Station!
A local English speaking guide will show you the history of Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, which you cannot learn just by looking at it. Let's experience a short homestay by cooking together at the homes of the people of Miyama, who have been living self-sufficiently in the rich nature since long ago!
Departure Dates
August 2023
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- Scheduled departure date
- Confirmed tour date
*Please note that the departure dates are subject to change without notice
Schedule
*Lunch & Cooking experience & Communicate with locals (5h)
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9:00
Departs from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate -
10:30
Arrives at Miyama Kayabuki no Sato -
10:30-12:00
English speaking guide tour (1h) -
12:00-15:00
Short homestay (3h) -
15:30
Miyama Roadside Station (Shopping, Break) -
16:00
Departs from Miyama -
17:30
Arrives at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
*Visiting spots and scheduled time may be changed depending on the situation.
Tour Points
English Guided Tour
Let's explore Miyama Thatched Village with an English-speaking local guide for 1 hour.
Admission fees to the Miyama Folklore Museum is included.
This recommended guided tour will give you an insight into the sustainable way of life of the people living in the village.
Short Home Stay
Enjoy interacting with local people through a short homestay for 3 hours.
You can experience a self-sufficient life in satoyama through cooking experiences with the locals of Miyama.
Groups of 5-6 people will be assigned to each host family. Which host family you will be assigned to will be announced on the day of the tour.
The details of lunch making experience (such as what to cook and what vegetables to harvest) may vary depending on the host family. You can actually experience part of the life of the people of Miyama. The host family in Miyama will welcome you!
Tour Outline
| Tour price | 11,800 yen |
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| Departure dates | August 18 September 8 |
| Booking period | Until 3 pm 3 days before each departure date |
| Departure time |
9:00 *Please be sure to arrive at the meeting place by 8:50. |
| Assembly place |
JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate Charter Bus Stop Check google map |
| Duration of trip | One day |
| Minimum number of participants required | 20 people |
| Tour guide | Available (English and Japanese) |
| Included in the tour |
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| Meal | Lunch making included |
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