Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village Winter Lanterns Tour from Osaka

Duration10h - 11h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Let's enjoy a beautiful silver world and light up at night in Snow Lantern Festival in Miyama, Kyoto!

Wonderful experience the magical Snow Lantern Festival in Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, along with visits to Amanohashidate and Ine.
All in a day trip from Osaka and guided by an experienced expert in Kyoto.

At the Snow Lantern Festival, snow covered rooftops are illuminated with lights, creating a wonderful sight.Snow lanterns handmade by participants and flower lanterns (electric lights) that beautifully illuminate the village will create a fantastic winter scene in Miyama Kayabuki no Sato.

What's included

Admission fee of Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park Area
Admission fee of Ine Bay Cruise
English guide
Air-conditioned bus

Lunch
Dinner

What to expect

Osaka
2h 30m

Meet your guide at Mainichi Newspaper Building in Umeda at 9:45 am. Departure time is at 10:00am. Please come to meeting point 15 minutes before to denature time. We will take you to Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park Area by bus and it takes around 2,5 hours.
1h 15m · Admission ticket included

Amanohashidate is one of the ""Three Great Views of Japan. Amanohashidate is a work of natural art created by the Noda River, which originates from Mt. Oe, and the Sea of Japan. Its mystical beauty, white sandy beaches, and green pine forests are truly spectacular. About 8,000 pine trees grow on the sandy beach of the 3.6-km bridge.

Observatory with panoramic view of Amanohashidate. Amanohashidate resembles the Chinese character meaning ""one"". If you turn your back to Amanohashidate and lean forward to view this amazing terrain from between your legs, it looks like a bridge crossing the heavens. In Japanese, this posture is called ""mata-nozoki"" (looking backward).

You will spend Amanohasidate area around 75 minutes.
Ine no Funaya
1h · Admission ticket included

The boathouses of Ine are located in northern Kyoto Prefecture, in an area known as ""Kyoto by the Sea,"" and have become a popular tourist attraction.
Its nostalgic atmosphere is perfect for a leisurely stroll, whether viewed from the top of a small hill, from the town, or from a boat.

Ine Bay Cruise is included.
1h 15m · Admission ticket included

To the north of the city of Kyoto, between the ancient capital and the rugged coastline along the Sea of Japan, stretches a peaceful landscape of small villages and quiet mountains. One of these areas is called Miyama, which means beautiful mountains. Kayabuki no Sato is a mountain village in Kyoto that has preserved the centuries old method of maintaining traditional thatched roof houses.
At the Snow Lantern Festival, snow covered rooftops are illuminated with lights, creating a wonderful sight.
Snow lanterns handmade by participants and flower lanterns (electric lights) that beautifully illuminate the village will create a fantastic winter scene in Miyama Kayabuki no Sato.

On January 29, 2025, there will be a special one-day winter fireworks show in the beautiful Miyama Kayabuki no Sato.The fireworks will light up the snowy village with a magical glow. It will be a beautiful sight, with the fireworks shining over the traditional thatched-roof houses.
Osaka
2h 30m

We will departure from Miyama Kayabuki no Sato around 19:00pm and go back to Mainichi Newspaper Building around 21:00 pm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will bring "HIS" flag (blue color) and wait for you in front of Mainichi Newspaper building. Please meet our guide in front of building which located mail load.

End point

Our guide will bring "HIS" flag (blue color) and wait for you in front of Mainichi Newspaper building. Please meet our guide in front of building which located mail load.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
If the minimum number of participants 20 is not met by 14 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be cancelled.
Please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks into the restaurant.
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book. especially if the tour includes lunch.
Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
This tour basically utilizes a bus, and there may be delays in arrival time due to traffic or other factors.
Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
Please refrain from standing up while the bus is in motion.
If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Please note that snow may not be present depending on weather.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.