Miyama Town, Nantan City, Kyoto

Lodging facilities in Miyama Nature & Culture Village offer a unique experience in a picturesque tourism village where camping is also an option. The log house-style building, crafted from local cedar wood, is made all the more atmospheric when the lobby fireplace is lit in winter. Guests can relax in the large public bath, which features an open-air bath, allowing guests to experience a sense of oneness with nature. Accommodation includes the Japanese-style main building, a Western-style annex, and an annex for groups of 10 or more in the form of a relocated thatched-roof private house.

• Address :

  56 Naka-shimomukai, Miyama-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)771-77-0014

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  From JR Hiyoshi Station, take the Nantan City Bus Miyama Sonobe Line or Gokaso Line to Chimiguchi (50 minutes), then walk for 8 minutes

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥13,200 per person per night with 2 meals

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB/DC/Union Pay/Discover

• Bedroom :

  Main building: Private room for up to 5 persons, lockable, Japanese futons (guests are required to lay the futons out themselves)
  New Building: Private room for up to 4 persons, lockable, Tatami beds

• Bathroom :

  No lockable bathrooms, large public baths available from check-in until 10:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Shower booths available in guest rooms only in the new building.

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

Four traditional houses dotted throughout the village of Miyama are available for rent on a daily basis, accommodating a limited number of couples. Choose from various house types, including those with separate villa annexes. One notable option is the 150-year-old thatched-roof house ‘Honkan,’ a registered national tangible cultural property. It features a quintessentially Japanese sunken hearth, ideal for large groups to gather and cook around.

• Address :

  Varies by property

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)771-75-5125

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  Varies by property

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  ¥104,800 yen per property per night with 2 meals (for 4 persons)

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Private room for up to 10 people, lockable, Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  Lockable bathroom available, bathtub available (from check-in until check-out)

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Dinner, Breakfast

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This traditional Japanese inn, established more than 110 years ago, is nestled in a classic Japanese landscape. Visitors, including those not staying onsite, are welcome to enjoy a delicious meal of seasonal dishes made with local mountain produce. The dishes are meticulously prepared without adding any unnecessary ingredients to enhance the original flavors of the produce. Visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese delicacies that have been passed down through the generations.

• Address :

  26 Nakakami-mae, Miyama-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)771-77-0003

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  From JR Sonobe Station, take the Nantan City Bus Miyama Sonobe Line or Gokaso Line to Chimiguchi (60 minutes), then walk for 1 minute

• Opening Hours :

  【Lunch】11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 【Dinner】5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Irregular holidays

• Cuisine :

  Ryokan inn cuisine, local cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

This traditional Japanese inn, located in the heart of Miyama, features a thatched-roof dining room in the main building. Crafted from Miyama's natural wood, the spaces offer a cozy ambience that reflects the warmth of the local forests. Customers can choose between chair and table seating or private tatami rooms, and dine on local seasonal foods, including wild vegetables, natural ‘ayu’ sweetfish, and matsutake mushrooms.

• Address :

  2-1 Nagao Nozaki, Miyama-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)771-75-0218

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  From JR Hiyoshi Station, take the Nantan City Bus Miyama Sonobe Line to Miyama Clinic (45 minutes), then walk for 6 minutes

• Opening Hours :

  11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Irregular holidays

• Cuisine :

  Ryokan inn cuisine, local cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

Experience a 3-hour home visit to a traditional Japanese farmhouse. Enjoy a guided walk through the surrounding villages and try your hand at harvesting seasonal vegetables (during harvesting season only). After the walk, your guide will bring you back to the farmhouse for lunch. Together with Kenji-san, you will cook Japanese dishes, such as sushi rolls and inari sushi, and enjoy your meal around the scenic hearth.

• Meeting Place :

  Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center, 23-1 Agake, Miyama-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0) 771-75-9030

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  From JR Hiyoshi Station, take the Nantan City Bus Miyama Sonobe Line to Miyama Clinic (45 minutes), then walk for 2 minutes

• Duration :

  3 hours

• Fee :

  ¥26,400 yen for up to 4 people, ¥6,600 per person from the 5th person. Plus ¥10,000 for an English-speaking guide.

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese, English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard

This English tour is designed for foreign visitors to Japan. Explore Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato, an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. A local English-speaking guide will explain the roof thatching process and provide insights into village life. The tour includes access to the Miyama Folk Museum, where tour participants can view the attics and hearths of traditional thatched-roof houses.

• Meeting Place :

  In front of Kayabuki-no-Sato Souvenir Shop, 21-1 Kita-ageishi, Miyama-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)771-75-9030

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese, English

• Access :

  From JR Hiyoshi Station, take the Nantan City Bus Miyama Sonobe Line to Kita (Kayabuki-no-Sato) (1 hour), then walk for 2 minutes

• Duration :

  1 hour

• Fee :

  ¥2,200 yen per adult *¥11,000 yen per group of up to 5 people

• Languages Supported :

  English

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/JCB