E-bike Cycling in Kyoto Miyama
京都E-bike Cycling in Kyoto Miyama
Rent an E-bike and go cycling to Miyama's Thatched Village! The thatched village 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. We will introduce the cycling course to the Thatched Village and recommended spots to stop by. ▼Miyama E-bike rental bicycle details https://miyamanavi.com/en/activity/cycling
Your trip starts at Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center. E-bikes are available for rent from late March to the end of November. Open: 9:00am~5:00pm ▼PRICE ~4 hours: JPY2,000/bike 1 day(~5pm): JPY3,000/bike *+ JPY1,000 deposit/bike
Located at Miyama Roadside Station
Visitor center located at Miyama Roadside Station. In addition to bicycle rental, we also provide tourist information. You can get information about Miyama before you depart!
Introduction
Before renting a bicycle, we will explain how to ride an E-bike and how to get to Thatched village for 15~20 minutes. Please arrive a little earlier than your scheduled departure time.
Enjoy cycling more easily
The bicycles are electrically assisted bicycles. Adult sizes only. When you pedal, it feels like you're being pushed from behind, so you can enjoy cycling comfortably.
Chinsenro is located about 10 minutes by bicycle after passing through the Thatched Village. This is a long-established inn that was founded in 1903, and you can have a lunch without making a reservation.
Lunch at a long-established inn
There is a variety of menus using local ingredients, like loca chicken lunch sets, rice bowls and soba noodles.
Arrived at the destination, Miyama's Thatched Village! You can walk around the village and enjoy the atmosphere and the breathtaking views of the thatched roofs with a mountain backdrop. There are cafes, folklore museum, indigo museum, and several small shrines in the village.
Take a walk through the village
Vehicles, including bicycles, are not allowed to enter the village, except for villagers. Please park the E-bike at the free bicycle parking lot and take a leisurely stroll!
Nostalgic post box
The scenery with thatched houses and round post box are especially popular! Thisred post box is the symbol of the village.
The museum showcases inside of traditional thatched roof house and villagers lifestyle. You can see old guest room, bath room, barn etc. of the typical thatched roof farm house in 19th century. Open: 10:00am~4:00pm Closed: Monday, Approx.8/10-8/17, New year's holiday Adult: JPY300 /~age 15: free
Take a look inside the thatched house
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.
Little Indigo Museum is located near the Folklore Museum. You can see indigo dyeing exhibits, try workshop, and buy some indigo goods at the shop. Open: 11:00am~5:00pm Closed: Mon, Tue, Fri Fee: JPY300
Collections of indigo dyes from around the world
Stunning collection of indigo dyed textiles around the world as well as old Japan (from Edo to Showa periods) are displayed which are gathered by the owner, Mr.Shindo's 300 collections.
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If you get hungry after cycling, take a break and eat some sweets! At Cafe Milan, handmade pudding and chiffon cake are popular. Open: 10:00am~5:00pm Closed: Mon, Wed
Pudding made with Miyama eggs
Milan's most popular sweet, pudding is only available in-store and cannot be taken out! If you come to Thatched Village, Milan is one of the shops you should definitely stop by.
On the way back, let's enjoy the rural scenery. Cross the Nagayoke Bridge over the Yura River that flows in front of the village and head to the Minami area. Minami area a minor route that is rarely visited by tourists. You can enjoy cycling through a rural landscape.
Kayaba
You will see a lot of pampas grass. This place is called "Kayaba" where the grass that is used for thatched roofs is grown. It is cut every winter and stored in preparation for re-roofing.
Cycling through the rural scenery
If you would like to buy local souvenirs, we recommend "Fratto Miyama" at the Roadside Station. Miyama's specialties and souvenirs are sold here. Fratto Miyama -April~June Weekdays: 9:00am~5:00pm Sat, Sun, holidays: 9:00am~6:00pm -July~September: 9:00am~6:00pm -October~March: 9:00am~5:00pm (2024)
Miyama milk
One of the most popular specialty products is Miyama milk. As it's refreshing, it's great to drink after cycling! We also recommend pudding, gelato, cheesecake, and cookies made with Miyama milk.
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