Located 1 hour 40 minutes by bus from Kyoto Station, the town of Miyama offers a view into Japan’s rich agricultural heritage. Designated a semi-national park, the town is home to some 39 thatched farmhouses where people still live today.
Miyama spans multiple hamlets that are scattered throughout the mountains and valleys, about 50 kilometers from central Kyoto. Despite its close distance to the city center, the village feels far removed from modern-day life.
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