Miyama's Thatched Village Winter Lantern Festival
🏡Visit the charming thatched-roof village Kayabuki no Sato in snowy Miyama
🕯️Take part in the Snow Lantern Festival (Yukitouro), with over 900 lanterns lighting up the village
🌙Admire the magical sight of 18 illuminated thatched houses against a winter night sky
❄️Join a fun snow lantern-making activity and see your creation displayed in the village (free, tools provided)
🥛Stop by Miyama Megumi Milk Studio to enjoy local dairy products and a short rest
🚌Travel hassle-free with a round-trip bus from Osaka or Kyoto
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What to expect
Leave the busy city behind and discover the charm of rural Kyoto and Miyama on this magical winter day trip. Explore the picturesque thatched-roof village of Kayabuki no Sato, where snow-covered houses create a fairytale atmosphere. In the afternoon, join a fun hands-on activity and make your own snow lantern to be displayed in the village. As evening falls, experience the famous Snow Lantern Festival (Yukitouro), where over 900 lanterns and 18 beautifully illuminated thatched houses light up the snowy night. Along the way, enjoy local flavors with a stop at Miyama Megumi Milk Studio and relax on a comfortable round-trip bus from Osaka or Kyoto. A perfect blend of culture, scenery, and seasonal magic awaits.
Reviews
The tour guide was very attentive, introduced the sights diligently, and helped everyone take photos. The snow scenery was beautiful, and it was a fantastic travel experience!
A very friendly and knowledgeable guide that made the experience very enjoyable! It is really beautiful and also extremely cold!
Dont put photos of snow and call it "the Lantern Festival, Formally known as the winter festival". There was no snow at Miyama, waste of time given how much our day and money spent on this tour
Good to know
🧤 Dress warmly! The village gets very cold at night, especially with snow, so bring gloves, scarves, and warm shoes.
📸 Bring your camera/tripod – the lanterns and illuminated thatched houses make for magical night photos.
⏰ Arrive early to join the snow lantern-making activity – spots are first-come, first-served, and it’s free!
🍲 Try local specialties at the roadside station or Miyama Megumi Milk Studio – their dairy sweets are popular.
🚍 Relax on the bus ride – it’s the easiest way to reach Miyama without worrying about transfers or winter driving. Emergency Call Center (only available on the tour date): limonbus.livecall.jp (Support available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Portuguese, Thai)English: +816-6131-5340; Chinese: +816-6131-4344; Korean: +816-6131-4569
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