{"id":1992,"date":"2025-12-10T08:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1992"},"modified":"2025-12-10T08:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:53:17","slug":"kayabuki-no-sato-winter-lanterns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/osaka\/kayabuki-no-sato-winter-lanterns\/","title":{"rendered":"See Miyama\u2019s Thatched Village Glow: Kayabuki no Sato Winter Lanterns (Yukit\u014dr\u014d):"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tucked in rural Kyoto, <strong>Kayabuki no Sato<\/strong> (Miyama\u2019s thatched village) turns into a quietly glowing hamlet each winter. Beginning in 2026, the beloved <strong>Snow Lantern Festival (Yukit\u014dr\u014d)<\/strong> is officially reintroduced as <strong>Miyama\u2019s Thatched Village Winter Lantern Festival<\/strong>, reflecting variable snowfall in recent years. Expect a soft, nostalgic light-up across real thatched farmhouses\u2014this is a living village, not a theme park.\u200b<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/osaka\/a\/198076?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=MiyamaKayabukinoSatoWinterLanternFestival&amp;Kinkakuji&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_MiyamaKayabukinoSatoWinterLanternFestival&amp;Kinkakuji\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1992_f5b778-8d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>2026 at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1992_a0587f-98 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1992_a0587f-98\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WILLER-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kayabuki no Sato Winter Lanterns (Yukit\u014dr\u014d): See Miyama\u2019s Thatched Village Glow\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1994\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 WILLER<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Jan 19 (Mon)\u2013Jan 23 (Fri), 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Illumination:<\/strong> 17:00\u201319:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food stalls:<\/strong> 15:00\u201319:00 daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special notes:<\/strong> No fireworks or snow-lantern-making this year; <strong>parking is by advance reservation for all vehicles.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yukitouro.jp\/en\/\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Why Go<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The village is an <strong>Important Preservation District<\/strong> with <strong>39 thatched houses<\/strong>, many dating 150\u2013220 years. Seeing them lit by lanterns in midwinter is one of Kyoto\u2019s most atmospheric night scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>What You\u2019ll See<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival uses <strong>around 80 street lanterns and 200 LED lanterns<\/strong> to paint warm light along lanes and roofs. On <strong>Jan 21 (Wed)<\/strong>, look for mochi-pounding with zenzai and traditional dance at the shrine, conditions permitting.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Getting There<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-google-maps-container1992_44fd56-0a{height:450px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-google-maps-container kb-google-maps-container1992_44fd56-0a  wp-block-kadence-googlemaps\" data-mapid=\"1992_44fd560a\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"border:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?key=AIzaSyBAM2o7PiQqwk15LC1XRH2e_KJ-jUa7KYk&#038;zoom=11&#038;maptype=roadmap&#038;q=Kayabuki+no+Sato\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google map of Kayabuki no Sato\"><\/iframe><\/div><script>function kb_google_map1992_44fd560a() { let center = { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781}; let map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById(\"kb-google-map1992_44fd560a\"), {\n\t\t\t\t\t    zoom: 11,\n\t\t\t\t\t    center: center,});let marker = new google.maps.Marker({   position: { lat: 37.8201, lng: -122.4781},    map: map,  });}<\/script>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Kyoto (public transport):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sagano (San-in) Line to <strong>JR Hiyoshi Station<\/strong>, then <strong>Nantan City Bus<\/strong> to <strong>Kita (Kayabuki-no-Sato)<\/strong>. Note that <strong>there\u2019s no late return bus<\/strong>\u2014the <strong>last bus departs at 18:25<\/strong>, while the light-up runs until 19:00. Plan to <strong>join a tour, drive, or stay nearby<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/miyamanavi.com\/en\/event\/yukitouro\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Car:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>About <strong>80 minutes from central Kyoto<\/strong>. Roads are narrow and can be icy; <strong>reserve and pay for official parking in advance<\/strong> (no street\/temporary lots).<a href=\"https:\/\/yukitouro.jp\/en\/\">\u00a0<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Easiest Option:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip night-bus logistics\u2014go with a guided coach:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/osaka\/a\/198076?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=MiyamaKayabukinoSatoWinterLanternFestival&amp;Kinkakuji&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_MiyamaKayabukinoSatoWinterLanternFestival&amp;Kinkakuji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> VELTRA day trip from Osaka<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tickets &amp; Parking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking in the village is free, but <strong>parking requires advance reservation for every date and vehicle<\/strong>. Follow the official guidance; there\u2019s <strong>no taxi drop-off zone<\/strong>\u2014use the event lot only.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Best Time &amp; Photo Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1992_b2119b-ee .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1992_b2119b-ee\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WILLER-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kayabuki no Sato Winter Lanterns (Yukit\u014dr\u014d): See Miyama\u2019s Thatched Village Glow\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1995\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 WILLER<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be in position for <strong>blue hour (just after 17:00)<\/strong> for cobalt skies and lantern glow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid blocked paths and residents\u2019 gates; step off-trail photography isn\u2019t allowed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Icy surfaces are common\u2014bring traction footwear and hand warmers. (The event runs in low-snow years under the \u201cWinter Lanterns\u201d concept.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Respect &amp; Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re walking through a <strong>real neighborhood<\/strong>: stay on paths, keep voices low, and follow signage. <strong>Drones are prohibited.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nearby Highlights (pair your trip)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop into the <strong>Miyama Folk Museum<\/strong> and the <strong>Little Indigo Museum<\/strong> earlier in the day, both a short walk from the main lanes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Suggested Itineraries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1992_a1b01c-10 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1992_a1b01c-10\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WILLER-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kayabuki no Sato Winter Lanterns (Yukit\u014dr\u014d): See Miyama\u2019s Thatched Village Glow\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1996\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 WILLER<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Half-day by car from Kyoto:<\/strong> Arrive ~15:30 \u2192 reserve\/park \u2192 explore museums \u2192 snacks at stalls \u2192 <strong>lanterns 17:00\u201319:00<\/strong> \u2192 return.<a href=\"https:\/\/yukitouro.jp\/en\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guided day trip:<\/strong> Coach pickup (Osaka) \u2192 countryside sightseeing \u2192 festival evening \u2192 comfortable return by bus.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/osaka\/a\/198076?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reserve on VELTRA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Stay in Miyama\/Nantan for dawn photography without crowds; buses are limited at 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1992_aadfbf-f8 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1992_133786-33\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is it still called \u201cYukit\u014dr\u014d (Snow Lantern Festival)\u201d?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>From 2026, the official name is <strong>Miyama\u2019s Thatched Village Winter Lantern Festival<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/yukitouro.jp\/en\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1992_74e44c-a7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can I rely on public transport round-trip at night?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div 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lantern light hits those thatched rooftops, Miyama feels straight out of a folktale\u2014quiet, golden, and a little unreal. If you want a winter memory that isn\u2019t just city lights, this is it. Lock in your ride, layer up, and give yourself time to wander the lanes before blue hour. The easiest move? Hop on a guided coach so you can enjoy the glow without stressing about the last bus or icy roads.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/osaka\/a\/198076?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=MiyamaKayabukinoSatoWinterLanternFestival&amp;Kinkakuji&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_MiyamaKayabukinoSatoWinterLanternFestival&amp;Kinkakuji\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tucked in rural Kyoto, Kayabuki no Sato (Miyama\u2019s thatched village) turns into a quietly glowing hamlet each winter. 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Expect a soft, nostalgic light-up across real thatched farmhouses\u2014this is a 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