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Shoreki-ji Temple

The Shoreki-ji Temple, constructed in 942, is situated in Ayabe City next to the Yura-gawa River. The temple enshrines a statue of the bodhisattva Kannon carved by the temple’s founder, Kuya, a famous priest in the Heian era (794-1185). The statue can only be seen by the public every 33 years. Some of the temple's other treasures include a Thousand-Armed Kannon statue (a designated cultural property of Ayabe City) and a nirvana painting (an Important Cultural Property).
The dry rock garden, which was built in the middle of the Edo period (1603-1868), is a designated scenic spot in Kyoto Prefecture. There are annually flowering plants such as azaleas and bushclover that color the garden throughout the seasons, as well as many ancient trees, including a zelkova tree selected as one of the ten famous trees of Ayabe City.
Shoreki-ji Temple also provides a unique, all-inclusiv temple-stay experience', giving visitors the chance to live in a hundred-year-old tatami room (individuals or groups of a maximum of 6). The experience also includes meals, and for dinner, guests can choose between local specialties (high quality chicken from a local farm) and the traditional vegetarian course meals of Buddhist monks.
Highlights include the various experiences you can try out at the temple by making a reservation in advance. These include meditation in the bamboo grotto, sutra writing, sutra recitation, ablution, trying out Buddhist music instruments, wearing priest’s clothing, plating your own food Japanese style, and last but not least, drawing Goshuin inscriptions. Other activities include baking pizza in the hand-made oven, and season-limited activities such as nagashi-soumen (noodles eaten by sending them down flowing water in a bamboo chute) and canoeing (must have at least 4 people, 4,000 yen per capita/ 2 hours).

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Satoyama Guest House Couture

Kanbayashi, where Satoyama Guest House Couture is located, is to the east of Ayabe City, in the north of Kyoto Prefecture. It's about a 15 minute drive from the first traffic light to the guest house, which you'll find in the countryside, full of nature, where the Yura-gawa River and several other smaller rivers run. The garden is regularly visited by wild animals like deer, squirrels, and monkeys. There are many villages facing depopulation in Japan, but the number of young people moving to these villages has been increasing.
The four seasons of the countryside ("satoyama") here are beautiful. You'll also find several-thousand-year-old chesnut trees in an area that was registered as a quasi-national park in March, 2016, a perfect place for practicing some mindfulness.

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Furuma-ya

Furuma-ya is an old country house located in the countryside of Miwa, in Fukuchiyama City, just 10 minutes on the express train from Kyoto Station.

We plough the small fields around the perimeter of the house, and harvest and cook the seasonal blessings of nature. On summer nights, we listen to the sounds of insects and the chorus of frogs as we cool ourselves outside, and in winter we warm up with a firewood stove. It may be modest, but this is how our family at Furuma-ya lives together in harmony with nature.

Come and visit us if you'd like to get away from the busy city and experience a bit of our country life.

"Furumaya" means "beautiful flower" in Nepali. Furuyama's owner hopes that this inn, too, will attract people as beautiful country flowers do, and become a place of rest and relaxation.

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Yakuno House

This inn is run by an Australian owner. Guests can freely use the entirety of the traditional Japanese house, built over 200 years ago. The kitchen has all the necessary utensils for cooking, and guests can also rent bicycles to explore the area. It's about a 30 minute ride to Takeda Castle and about 15 minutes to Fukuchiyama City. Both Japanese and English support is available.

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Abura-ya

The beautiful countryside of Ohara is located deep in the mountains of Kyoto Tamba. Close to the venerated Ohara-jinja Shrine, Abura-ya is a 180 year-old merchant shop that has long been known locally by this name ("abura-ya" means "oil shop"). Here in the countryside, time flows along gently, slowly, and beautifully. We are so pleased to welcome you here. Visitors are welcomed to come and enjoy Abura-ya by reservation, with one group at a time.

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Bishamon House

Bishamon House is located at the foot of the eastern mountain range in the ancient village of Bishamon (named for a Buddhist guardian deity) in Kameoka City.
Surrounded by spectacular views of the Kameoka Valley, the house is just a short stroll from the start of the beautiful Seven Lucky Temple Path, and only 10 minutes' walk from Cherry Blossom Park, famous for its beautiful landscape of more than 1,000 cherry trees.

Older than Kyoto, Kameoka has many cultural heritage sites, including temples and shrines, which are interesting for their beauty, but also that they remain a vibrant aspect of local lives and traditions. Kameoka is just 20 minutes by train from JR Kyoto Station, and the route travels through a lush green valley with vistas of rice paddies and traditional villages nestled at the foot of the mountain range.

Bishamon House's Tsuzumi and Christian welcome you join them in their beautifully restored 150 year-old traditional Japanese home, located in the picturesque village of Kameoka, Kyoto. Tsuzumi grew up in the area and knows its many charms as only a local can. Christian is Italian and a long-time student of the Japanese martial art of Kendo. Both are fluent in English, Italian, and of course, Japanese.

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Koiya Farmhouse Inn

Koiya Farmhouse Inn is located next to Iwaki-jinja Shrine in Chiyokawa-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Built in 1183, Iwaki-jinja Shrine enshrines the Shinto god of water, said to have been born from fog, Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, and every September, the "yutate" (hot water) purification rituals are held there.

As the name implies, Chiyokawa (lit. "thousand generation river") has long been protected by Shinto gods by small rivers and waterways, and previous generations prospered farming carp. Carp farming has currently ceased to focus on the production of high-quality and delicious agricultural products, but even now some people call the area "koiya-san" (carp farmer), and it from this that the inn gets its name.

Guests at Koiya Farmhouse Inn are limited to one group per day, so that guests may fully enjoy their experience.
The warehouse and detached house have been rennovated so that guests can take their leisure, and enjoy the vegetables we make in a relaxed manner.

Come and enjoy Kameoka's unique country lifestyle, complete with meals made with fresh seasonal vegetables, talking walks, and sightseeing.

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Sumiya Kiho-an

Kameoka City's Yunohana Onsen region is often referred to as "Kyo no Okuzashiki," meaning a getaway location close to the city of Kyoto. Legend has it that long ago in the Sengoku period (the "period of warring states," from 1467-1615), samurai warriors would come to these hot springs to heal their wounds. Nestled in the mountains, these days Sumiya Kiho-an has more of a nature resort-like atmosphere. The thatched roof gate and earthen walls at the entryway, the takekomai earthen walls, and the traditional Japanese oven made from eco-friendly shikkui plaster are numerous examples of traditional Japanese architecture and craftsmanship you'll find here. Sumiya Kiho-an’s exclusive atmosphere extends to the guest rooms, library, café, and tea room. After relaxing at the onsen overlooking the mountains, or with Ayurvedic spa treatments, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal (formally arranged course) made using Kyoto vegetables, local Tamba beef and other local seasonal produce. Sumiya Kiho-an has an atmosphere reminiscent of the idyllic landscape of pre-modern Japan, without feeling stuffy, and the modern touches make it an exquisite but lesser-known hideaway.

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Syoenso Hozugawatei

Syoenso Hozugawatei is a Japanese-style ryokan inn in Kameoka's Yunohana Onsen, often referred to as "Kyo no Okuzashiki," meaning a getaway location close to the city of Kyoto. Upon entering the ryokan, the luxurious high ceilings of the open air lobby make an impressive sight. The harmony of the beautiful flowers, translucent paper shoji windows, and the garden corridor made of trees creates a relaxing atmosphere. In Syoenso Hozugawatei ryokan, there are 6 different types of guest rooms, and a natural hot spring open-air bath in which to relax. After your bath, you can enjoy a genuine Kyoto kaiseki (formally arranged course) meal including bamboo shoots, conger/pike eel, mastutake mushroom, and boar hot pot. Nearby, you can also enjoy attractions like the Sagano Romantic Train and the Hozu-gawa River boat ride, making Syoenso Hozugawatei the perfect location to conveniently enjoy the surroundings in Kyoto.

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Ryokan Chinsenro

Ryokan Chinsenro is about 2 kilometers away from the mouth of the Miyama-gawa River in Miyama's famous thatched village (Kayabuki no Sato). The ryokan sees cool weather in the summertime and is snow-covered in the wintertime (though to a lesser extent these days). Meals at Ryokan Chinsenro combine fresh mountain produce with culinary expertise, allowing for the subtle flavours of the produce to shine through. The specialty in summer is a formally arranged kaiseki course meal showcasing wild-caught sweetfish. Autumn showcases the matsutake mushroom, and in winter wild boar hot pot and barbeque made using three different parts of the wild boar are delicacies. All the rooms at Ryokan Chisenro look out onto the Miyama-gawa River, where the tranquil sounds of water in the stream help guests to unwind and enjoy the view. The classically idyllic scenery of pre-modern Japan is still vivid in the mountain village of Miyama. Please come and enjoy the delicacies nutured by Miyama's beautiful water, air, and land, equally blessed with the free and easy atmosphere of the town.

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Miyama Futon & Breakfast Thatched Cottages

Miyama Futon& Breakfast is a traditional thatched cottage fully rennovated and complete with all the modern conveniences. The house is 150 years old and registered as a site of cultural heritage. It is a beautiful example of traditional thatched architecture. Come discover the real Japan in a comfortable, traditional thatched cottage only 90 minutes from Kyoto City, in the beautiful Miyama valley.

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Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main

The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located in a woodland where humans coexist with nature against the idyllic Japanese-landscape backdrop. In Miyama, you get a sense of nostalgia that may make you feel as if you've been there before, even on your first visit. Located next to the clear water of the Yura-gawa River, Kajikasou is a log-cabin accommodation with simple Japanese-style guest rooms and a large indoor bath and open-air bath. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax. Kajikasou prides itself on its cuisine showcasing locally grown produce, including Miyama wild deer (available with the wild game course) and Miyama chicken (kyoji-dori, available with the sukiyaki course). In addition, there are seasonal kaiseki (formally arranged course) meal options, which include wild vegetables from the mountain in spring, sweetfish caught in the clear Yura-gawa River in summer, or boar meat hot pot in the winter. About 2 kilometers away and perfect for taking a walk or cycle to visit, you'll find the popular thatched roof village, Kayabuki no Sato. Miyama is especially beautiful in the winter, and you can enjoy the winter scenery with the Miyama Snow Shoe Hike through the snow-covered mountains. In other parts of the year there is also the very popular Ashiu Forest Guided Nature Trek that takes you through the secluded, primeval Ashiu Forest, and close to the head of the clear Yura-gawa River—an experience so popular that people often come back for it.