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Explore rich cultural traditions and age-old Japanese crafts, as you embark on an immersive journey through Kyoto city.

Zazen at Temple Experience

An unforgettable and special experience in Kyoto. Experience Zen meditation at a famous temple in Kyoto.


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  • Reservation required at least 7 days before desired date
  • Advance payment by credit card after reservation confirmation, non refundable.
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Miyama Town Thatched Village Tour

Ever since the Jomon period, over 2,000 years ago, people in Japan have been covering their homes with thatched roofs (kayabuki) made of environmentally friendly grass-based materials. Tour a traditional home with a thatched roof in Miyama, and take part in this ancient tradition laying susuki grass and tying it onto a roof. Taxi transfer + tour guide included (1 group; 1 to 4 people within 7 hours for using a shuttle taxi.)

From hotel to Miyama village: About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.


No activities included.

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  • Advance payment by credit card after reservation confirmation, non refundable.
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Miyama Kintsugi Experience

Going beyond giving broken tableware another lease of life, the traditional technique of Kintsugi encourages highlighting these imperfections as something to be appreciated and valued. Cracks or breaks are first repaired by applying lacquer (urushi), before being decorated with gold, silver or platinum powder.

* This plan can only be reserved by those who have applied for the Miyama Town Thatched Village tour.

From hotel to Miyama village: About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.

  • Reservation for only guests staying at the hotel.
  • Transportation is not included.
  • Reservation required at least 7 days before desired date
  • Advance payment by credit card after reservation confirmation, non-refundable.


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Miyama Traditional Mochitsuki Experience

Mochitsuki is a traditional process of making rice cakes out of rice – an ingredient revered in Japan as a sacred object that boosts vitality. The rice is first steamed, then pounded with a wooden mallet (kine) in a large wooden bowl called usu, before flavours are added and the dough is made into bite-sized balls.

* This plan can only be reserved by those who have applied for the Miyama Town Thatched Village tour.

From hotel to Miyama village: About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.


1 group (up to 30 people) about 1 hour.

  • Reservation for only guests staying at the hotel.
  • Transportation is not included.
  • Reservation required at least 7 days before desired date
  • Advance payment by credit card after reservation confirmation, non refundable.


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Miyama Thatched Roof Experience

Registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property, experience the techniques of thatch craftsmen that have been handed down in the village.

One group of three people. About 2 hours.

* This plan can only be reserved by those who have applied for the Miyama Town Thatched Village tour.

From hotel to Miyama village: About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car.


  • Reservation for only guests staying at the hotel.
  • Transportation is not included. Reservation required at least 7 days before desired date.
  • Advance payment by credit card after reservation confirmation, non refundable.


Please contact us for details.

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