Rural Japanese village

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What you’ll do

When you visit this rural Japanese village, you'll immerse yourself in a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere, as if you've stepped back in time. The village offers a chance to experience the charm of old Japan with its traditional houses, cultural activities, delectable cuisine, and natural beauty. It's a unique place that will create lasting memories.

If you've been following my Instagram for a while, you'll already know that these itineraries include delightful cafes and restaurants where you can savor some of the best local dishes.

All of these locations are easily accessible by public transport. Travel time from Kyoto Station is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes (train + bus) or 1 hour and 25 minutes by car.

*Travel times are approximate and may vary depending on your departure time and traffic conditions.

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1) About this day trip (Kayabuki) and How to get to Kayabuki No Sato
2) How to get to Kayabuki No Sato and Kita bus stop (in Kayabuki no Sato)
3) Kita bus stop (in Kayabuki no Sato) and Iconic sight of Kayabuki no Sato
4) Iconic sight of Kayabuki no Sato and Iconic street (Kayabuki no Sato)
5) Iconic street (Kayabuki no Sato) and Fumyoji
6) Fumyoji and Miyama Folk Museum
7) Miyama Folk Museum and Sakaya Pizza Cafe
8) Sakaya Pizza Cafe and Hachiman Shrine Haiden
9) Hachiman Shrine Haiden and Kamakura Shrine
10) Kamakura Shrine and Cafe&Gallery Saika
11) Cafe&Gallery Saika and Post Box of Kayabuki no Sato
12) Post Box of Kayabuki no Sato and Ghibli-like view (read description!)
13) Ghibli-like view (read description!) and Oshokujidokoro Kitamura
14) Oshokujidokoro Kitamura and Kibi Kobo
15) Kibi Kobo and もち・団子 きび工房 / Mochi dango kibi kōbō
16) もち・団子 きび工房 / Mochi dango kibi kōbō and My favorite Hotels
17) My favorite Hotels and Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
18) Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji and Ace Hotel Kyoto
19) Ace Hotel Kyoto and Renka-no-Yu On-Yado NONO Kyoto Shichijo
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About this day trip (Kayabuki)
About this day trip (Kayabuki)
About this day trip
Category
Sightseeing
2

How to get to Kayabuki No Sato
How to get to Kayabuki No Sato
Read before your trip
Category
Car Rental
3

Kita bus stop (in Kayabuki no Sato)
Kita bus stop (in Kayabuki no Sato)
Bus stop
Category
Car Rental
4

Iconic sight of Kayabuki no Sato
Iconic sight of Kayabuki no Sato
Charming Countryside View
Category
Sightseeing
5

Iconic street (Kayabuki no Sato)
Iconic street (Kayabuki no Sato)
Thatched Village Stroll
Category
Sightseeing
6

Fumyoji
Fumyoji
Temple with a great view
Category
Sightseeing
7

Miyama Folk Museum
Miyama Folk Museum
The coziest Museum in Japan
Category
Culture
Est. Price
¥300
8

Sakaya Pizza Cafe
Sakaya Pizza Cafe
Cozy Pizza place
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
¥2,000
9

Hachiman Shrine Haiden
Hachiman Shrine Haiden
Shrine overlooking picturesque rice fields
Category
Culture
10

Kamakura Shrine
Kamakura Shrine
Shrine with a beautiful view (optional)
Category
Sightseeing
11

Cafe&Gallery Saika
Cafe&Gallery Saika
Cozy cafe and unique shop
Category
Café
Est. Price
¥1,000
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Post Box of Kayabuki no Sato
Post Box of Kayabuki no Sato
Rural village iconic spot
Category
Sightseeing
13

Ghibli-like view (read description!)
Ghibli-like view (read description!)
Picturesque Crop Fields (optional)
Category
Sightseeing
14

Oshokujidokoro Kitamura
Oshokujidokoro Kitamura
Traditional Soba made with local ingredients
Category
Restaurant
15

Kibi Kobo
Kibi Kobo
Local souvenirs /sweets shop
Category
Shop
16

もち・団子 きび工房 / Mochi dango kibi kōbō
もち・団子 きび工房 / Mochi dango kibi kōbō
Tasty Mochi shop
Category
Shop
Est. Price
¥500
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My favorite Hotels
My favorite Hotels
List of hotels to stay in for this itinerary
Category
Hotel
18

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Modern hotel in the heart of Kyoto
Category
Hotel
19

Ace Hotel Kyoto
Ace Hotel Kyoto
One of the best hotels in Kyoto
Category
Hotel
20

Renka-no-Yu On-Yado NONO Kyoto Shichijo
Renka-no-Yu On-Yado NONO Kyoto Shichijo
Hotel with a hot spring
Category
Hotel