Discover Rural Japan: A Half-Day Farm Visit in Miyama, Kyoto

Highlights

  • Meet locals in Miyama and try your hand at local experiences.
  • Making rice balls for lunch.
  • Local English-speaking guide is included.
  • Stroll through the peaceful countryside and see how the locals spend their daily lives.

What to expect

Local English-speaking guide is assist your experience.

What's included

  • Cooking activity
  • Instruction
  • English-speaking guide

About this experience

Starting at
09:00, 10:00, 11:00

Schedule

  1. Meet at the Sightseeing farm Ewaland.
  2. Stroling around the farm.
    Take a walk around Chitose-san’s home.
    The area is surrounded by mountains, rice fields, and the clear Yura River, forming a quiet rural landscape.
  3. Making Rice balls and
    After the walk, prepare lunch with Chitose-san using local ingredients. Seasonal vegetables may be included depending on the available.
  4. Lunch Time
    Enjoy the meal you made and conversation with Chitose-san about life in Miyama.
    There is an outdoor seating area where you can eat while enjoying the surrounding scenery.
  5. Say good-bye to Chitose! The duration for this activity is about 3 hours.

Location and Directions

  • Check-in / Check-out

    Ewa land

    4-1 shimo kuroda ewa Miyama Nantan-city Kyoto

    Ewa land — 4-1 shimo kuroda ewa Miyama Nantan-city Kyoto

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Restrictions

  • Up to 6 people can join the experience.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

What to bring

  • Closed toe shoes
  • Walking shoes
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Clothing that can get dirty
  • No mini skirts
  • No tight skirts
  • No sandals
  • No high heels

Additional notes

  • The experience takes place in a Japanese local house about 2 kilometers (approximately 5 minutes by car) from Kayabuki no Sato. Please note that it is not an experience within Kayabuki no Sato.
  • There will be an English speaking guide for this activity.
  • There will be up to six (6) participants for each guide.
  • Complimentary parking available.
  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.

Recommended to bring

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Sneakers / athletic footwear

Recommendations

  • The activity will operate regardless of weather. Please bring rain gear in case of inclement weather.

Operated by

Kyoto Miyama Tourism Association (Code:187100)

Cancellation policy

  • 1-7 business days before (local time): 20%
  • The day before (local time): 40%
  • Within 16 hours of start (local time): 100%

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