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Yakuno-ki-to-urushi-no-yakata (Yakuno Woodware and Lacquerware)
The Yakuno area of Fukuchiyama City produces "Tamba Urushi", a high-quality lacquer product of Kyoto Prefecture. We opened our shop to convey the charm of Yakuno's traditional culture and lacquer. We sell and display of a wide variety of works and products, including lacquered wooden soup bowls, chopsticks, and other everyday items. We also introduce the process of extracting lacquer from trees. We also have a workshop where you can experience lacquer painting (reservations required).
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NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka Mountain Village
Our inn, a revived traditional Japanese house, in Miyama, Kyoto, was selected as one of the best tourism villages by the UNWTO (UN Tourism).
Take an hour and a half drive from Kyoto city and as you pass through the green tunnel you'll come to Tsurugaoka Miyama, a rural area that feels nostalgic. This old-style house will make you feel like you've returned home, offering a comfortable renovated space that retains the charm of the old house, allowing you to experience ""living here"" while traveling. For meals, enjoy a meal at one of the famous restaurants in the Tsurugaoka area, home to some of the finest restaurants in the area. Thanks to its convenient location close to the sea, you can savor dishes that make the most of the bounty of the land and sea, seasonal ingredients, and local specialties.
We also offer a variety of activity plans.
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Hidden Gems of Kyoto: Exclusive Tourist Spots Revealed by Locals
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Tamba Lacquer: Experience the Beauty Crafted from Kyoto’s Forests
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Unique vegan and organic restaurants beyond Kyoto City
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Exploring the Water Culture of Woodland Kyoto
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Experience ultimate relaxation at these nine tranquil Kyoto onsen
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Secret Sakura: Eight lesser-known spots for viewing cherry blossoms in Kyoto
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Hidden Foodie Delights – 8 Kyoto Cafes & Restaurants Off the Beaten Path
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8 Spectacular and Secluded Spots to see Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
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Mitoya
Staying at 150-year-old thatched-roof house in Miyama, surrounded by mountains, rice fields and big sky. Unwind and relax from hectic pace of everyday life and slipping back in time.
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Miyama Terrace – The Riverfront
It's a classy and pleasant outdoor experience in which you wake up to birds singing, have an extraordinary time during the day in nature, sleep in cube-shaped cabin indulging in night sky. You can enjoy a forest stay in your own style from morning till night.