What other travelers are saying about Kayabuki-no Sato
Kayabuki no Sato is a charming and peaceful village that feels like stepping into a different era. Surrounded by mountains and rice fields, its thatched-roof houses create a beautiful and nostalgic atmosphere. Walking through the village, you can admire the traditional architecture and enjoy the quiet, untouched beauty of the countryside. The scenery changes with the seasons, making it stunning year-round, whether covered in cherry blossoms, lush greenery, or snow
The better half wanted to visit a traditional village and houses with thatched roofs so we journeyed via a couple of train rides and longer bus trip to the outskirts of Kyoto. Buses are infrequent in this part of the world so you have to be on your toes to spare yourself a long wait at the bus stop.
We spent 3 hours here, including lunch and a visit to the local museum. Definitely worth a visit if you have the time and seek a different experience from the usual attractions in Kyoto.
Miyama is a village with old thatched roof building.
The building are build around 220 to 150 years ago (Edo and Meiji period)
It will be beautiful when the snow is on the Thatched roof. Best view is just after snow, with snow on the roof and the ground without snow.
There is a paddy field along the road and rice will be ready for harvest around September.
Spring blossom and flower is nice to enjoy with cherry blossom and spring flower all around.
There are room available at Miyama for those who stay overnight.
I visit during the winter. Weather not in my favors and didn't not see much snow cover.
Hope you will get a chance to see nice scenery there.
Many of the attraction is closed during my visit at end December 2024
The village was really beautiful. Everything was filled with snow. We loved it because that’s what we came for -to see the snow. We just didn’t enjoy the 50 minutes bus ride, if you have motion sickness it’s better to take a pill for that. It may help not to throw-up.
Quite remote and challenging to visit without a tour, but it offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere. However, I personally feel it’s not really worth the trip, as the entire area has a fairly similar appearance. With only around 20 residents remaining, it feels largely abandoned. During my visit on a public holiday, the only café/restaurant was closed. This place is probably best visited during snowfall for the views. Otherwise, it’s more of a quick pitstop if you have plenty of time to spare.
