15 Best Miyama Day Trips from Kyoto

Miyama is about an hour and a half from Kyoto by road and barely served by buses, so most people come on a tour or with a car. Twice a year the village tests its fire hoses, spraying arcs of water over the thatch, and tour dates around that fill fast.

1.Kyoto Sea and Sky Secret Realm and Mountain Fairy Tale | Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya, Miyama Thatched Village Day Trip | Departing from Osaka

See Ine’s sea-facing boathouses, Amanohashidate’s pine-covered sandbar and Miyama’s thatched homes on a full-day trip from Osaka.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“It was great. I was able to visit more exotic places in Japan, and it was less crowded than the tourist spots in central Kyoto, which allowed me to enjoy the atmosphere more. Plus, our guide, Yuki, was really kind and provided excellent service. The…”

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3.Kyoto: Ine Funaya, Amanohashidate & Miyama Thatched Village Day Tour (Departing from Kyoto)

Visit Ine’s boat houses, Amanohashidate’s pine sandbar and Miyama’s thatched village in one full day from Kyoto, with bus transport and multilingual support.

★ 4.8

“This was a very comfortable way to travel. In the scorching July heat, it allowed us to visit three attractions-Ine Bay, Amanohashidate, and Miyama-all in one trip. There were beautiful sights to see along the way, and the schedule was perfectly arranged, so we never…”

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5.Day Trip to Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya & Miyama Thatched Village in the Sea of Kyoto (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)

See Amanohashidate, Ine’s sea-facing boathouses and Miyama’s thatched homes in one long day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.

★ 5.0

“This one day trip worth joining! The trip arrangement is excellence. Timing is perfect and all are as per itinerary mention in the package. Tour guide Oscar is very energetic, helpful and attentive. He shared all the spots and shops to visit, food to eat…”

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7.Kyoto Miyama Old Gassho Village Tour: Ine Boathouse & Amanohashidate & Chionji Temple & Miyama Kayabuki Gassho Village Day Trip (Departing from Osaka)

See Ine’s waterfront boathouses, Amanohashidate and Miyama’s thatched village on a full-day tour from Osaka, with transport and guide included.

★ 4.8

“We had a wonderful and memorable one-day tour to Miyama Old Gassho Village! 🏡✨ The beautiful scenery and traditional village made this trip a special experience for our family. A big thank you to Lui for being a friendly and helpful guide and making our…”

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8.Kyoto Miyama Winter Lantern Festival Illumination & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Boat Tour One-Day Trip

Visit Amanohashidate, Ine’s boathouses and Miyama’s winter lanterns on an 11-hour Kyoto or Osaka day trip. See what’s included and what to expect.

★ 4.8

“Good trip overall. Despite the heavy snow the day before the trip, managed to catch the last day of light up at Miyama. Tour guide Tracy event provide heat packs for everyone.”

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11.Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat & Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

Visit Ine Bay, Amanohashidate, and Miyama in one long day, with shared transport, free time at each stop, and optional boat and cable car tickets.

★ 4.9

“Finally had the chance to visit Amanohashidate and Miyama. The scenery was truly beautiful and unforgettable. Many thanks to our guide, Anna, for her dedicated guidance and explanations, which made for such a memorable experience.”

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12.Kyoto Tango’s Top Three Selected Routes: Amanohashidate Coastal Secret, Sea Train, and Miyama Fairytale Journey

Compare three northern Kyoto day trips to Amanohashidate, Ine and Miyama, with practical advice on transport, timing, costs and route choice.

★ 4.6

“Of course! Here's a more casual version: Min was awesome during our Kyoto day tour! He was super friendly, on time, and really made the day stress-free with his great attitude. Highly recommend him if you're looking for a fun and smooth tour experience!”

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14.Amanohashidate & Miyama 1-Day Bus Tour: From Osaka/Kyoto w/ Lunch

Explore stunning landscapes and traditional villages on this day trip from Osaka/Kyoto, including a boat cruise, scenic viewpoints, and authentic local cuisine.

★ 4.5

“Harry is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, funny, and a great storyteller with a real passion for Japan’s history. As a bonus, he’s also a very good photographer! I had such a wonderful time, even on a rainy day. I highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village Winter Lanterns Tour from Osaka

Visit Amanohashidate, Ine Bay, and Miyama’s winter lantern village on a long Osaka bus tour, with a boat cruise and snow not guaranteed.

★ 3.4

“Tour by big bus, guide is with limited english but its allright because instruction is easy to understand, amanohashidate and ine is good, but honestly i expect more for miyama village, its quite small”

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