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Kyoto's Hidden Gem! Accidentally Entered the Secluded Paradise of Kayabuki no Sato, Miyama

into Kayabuki no Sato, Miyama — A Time Capsule in Kyoto's Deep Mountains🏡✨ This secret village surrounded by mountains preserves the most complete cluster of thatched roof buildings in Japan! The rustic appearance unchanged for centuries makes every snapshot a healing masterpiece📸 📍Address: Kitamiyama, Miyama-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture 🚌 Transportation: Take the JR Sanin Line from Kyoto Station to Sonobe Station, then transfer to a bus for about 40 minutes (self-driving is recommended for more flexibility) 🌸 Best Seasons: Dreamy combination of spring cherry blossoms and thatched roofs / autumn foliage season / winter snow fairy tale Strolling among cherry blossoms and cedar forests, over 50 thatched houses look like scattered gingerbread houses🍄 The oldest building is over 200 years old! Villagers still maintain traditional lifestyles, and you might occasionally see grandmothers drying wild vegetables in front of their houses~ 💡 Must-Do Experiences: √ Visit the "Miyama Folklore Museum" to learn about thatching craftsmanship √ Try farmhouse set meals at the "Kayabuki no Sato" restaurant √ Spring-only night cherry blossom illumination event (April) ✨ Tips: 1. Recommend combining with a day trip to nearby "Rurikoin Temple" or "Kifune Shrine" 2. There are no convenience stores in the village, so bring enough snacks 3. Drone filming requires prior permission A healing journey back to the Edo period, add this to your Kyoto off-the-beaten-path list now!🏮
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