Miyama (Nantan City, Kyoto Pref.)

At a glance

A tourist destination where visitors can behold a nostalgic kind of Japanese landscape and revel in the rich natural environment.

Thatched-roof houses in winter
Thatched-roof houses in winter

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Highlights

Village of Thatched Roofs

Miyama is home to 213 thatched-roof private houses. In particular, there are approximately thirty thatched-roof houses in the North Village.

Roofing with thatch:
Traditional Japanese roof structure made from grass and reeds

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Village of Thatched Roofs

Hiking Through Ashiu, An Old-growth Forest

The Ashiu Forest gives rise to the Yura River and feeds a drainage basis. This river system in turn empties into Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan. Visitors can enjoy hiking through this area.

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Hiking Through Ashiu, An Old-growth Forest

Making Products by Hand

Throughout the year, visitors can engage in pottery, papermaking, rural miso production, natto production, and more.

You can also experience day-to-day country living and try your hand at farming activities.

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Making Products by Hand

Access information

By train:
Kansai Airport Station - Sonobe Station; 2 hours 20 minutes
Sonobe Station - Chimiguchi; 1 hour by bus

Related information

Official website of Kyoto Prefecture
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/area/tamba/course/01/(English)

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