Miyama’s thatched village (Kayabuki no Sato) (2025)

• Miyama Folklore Museum

• Little Indigo Museum

• Chii Hachiman Shrine

The thatched village or Kayabuki no Sato is the most visited attraction in Miyama. Almost the whole village is composed of old thatched houses and is carefully maintained as a cultural heritage site. You can walk around the village and enjoy the atmosphere and the breathtaking views of the thatched roofs with a mountain backdrop. To get the best sense of the area and avoid the crowds, we recommend getting here early in the morning or visiting later in the day. Staying in one of the accommodations within the village will give you the most authentic taste of village life.

There are 2 cafes (Cafe Gallery Saika and Cafe Milan) and 2 B&B (Matabe thatched B&B and B&B Hisaya) in the village. Almost all houses in the village are private houses used as living place of villagers. If you'd like to see the inside of a thatched-roof house, visit Miyama Folklore Museum.

If you have plenty of time to explore the village, we recommend you to book our tour,Thatched Village Guided Walk.Our local English speaking guide shares the history and traditions of Miyama.

Find out more about the village by participating the village guided walk (in English). The local guide will explain details of thatched-roof houses as well as history and traditions of the village.

Chii Hachiman Shrine is the main shrine of 9 surrounding hamlets (including Miyama's Thatched Village) in the region. The precinct of the shrine is designated as the heritage site by Kyoto Prefecture. Also, the main building of the shrine is designated as the Kyoto Prefectural Cultural Property.

Handmade soba noodle using 100% soba buckwheat grown in the village is highly recommended!
If you want to try making soba, make reservation for "Soba making workshop." (Prior Reservation is required)

Closed on Tue.
Thatched roof old folk house cafe near Miyama Folklore Museum.
Relax and enjoy homemade sweets using Miyama's fresh ingredients.

Cream custard using free range eggs in Miyama and Miyama Milk gelato are popular menu. Have a break after exploring the village.

Matabe is a thatched roof house inn, tranquil and relaxing place to stay. One group of guests per night. Guests can use this inn as though it were their family home. Enjoy local chicken sukiyaki for dinner and Japanese breakfast surrounding irori sunken hearth in the next morning.

Thatched roof house old folklore house B&B since 1995. One group of guests per night. Staying at Hisaya gives you a sense of what it is like to live in a Japanese country village. Hisaya is also open for lunch during weekends (closed day on an irregular basis)

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●Parking Hours
Summer (April - November)　9:00 - 17:00
Winter (December - March)10:00 - 16:00

* Public restrooms in the parking space is only available during parking hours.
* Please put the above fees into the parking fee payment box during outside parking hours.