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Villager for a Day*Thatching Experience
In Miyama, there are many Kayabuki thatched roof houses still remained.
The ultimate rural town of Tsurugaoka Miyama, there are also many Kayabuki houses which are still a part of our daily life. In Miyama, there are many Kayabuki thatched roof houses still remained.
However, many of them have had to give up on maintaining them.
Because materials have become difficult to procure.
And also, maintenance costs
And also, maintenance costs became more expensive than before,
And we need to repair more often because of changing lifestyles.
About the Experience activity
In the "Villager for a Day* Thatching Experience
you will experience to thatch the real roof of the house, not imitated one.
Contents of works are such as taking off old materials from the roof, carrying them and new materials, thatching the roof, cleaning up and so on.
This is not only the experience but real thatching work experience of a real roof. So, it is special.
The workshop is avairable from June to July in 2024 without bad weather days. (Even if the weather is too bad to experience you cannot cancel your stay but experience fee will be paid back. )
Time you can join this experience program is limited, please don't miss this chance.
◆Contents
・Carry materials
・Take off old materials from the roof
・Thatch the new roof
・Clean up the waste materials
※The artisan will teach and show you how to thatch and tell the story about traditional houses.◆Time
Day1 of your stay
１０：００～１５：００ ※including lunch
If you would like to try only short program for 2 hours, please tell us. You can do it with the same cost paid.◆Bring comfortable clothese that you do not care even if it gets dirty.
The work is not easy but hard because this is the real work for thatching roof.
Please understand this in advance.
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Facility Information
Facility Name
NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka Mountain Village
Email Address
Phone Number
Access
KYOTONANTAN-SHISHINSHAKADOMAE 1, TSURUGAOKA, MIYAMACHO
Important Notes
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
14:00 ~ 17:00
Check-out
~10:00
Policy
Cancellation Policy
Same day: 100% of total price (tax incl.)1 days before: 80% of total price (tax incl.)3 days before: 50% of total price (tax incl.)…
Children's Policy
Ages 0–11：75% of adult price
Bed sharing policy
Ages 0–3：¥0 per child
Facilities & Services
Room Facilities & Amenities
Amenities / Facilities / Bathroom
Tooth brush
Toner
Basic cosmetics
Emulsion
22 more items
Facilities & Services
Transport
Parking lot
Facility Precautions
About front desk
Check-In and Check-Out for your trip will be at the front desk of Mura no Eki "Tanasen". (Shinshakado-mae 1, Tsurugaoka, Miyama-cho, Nantan-shi, Kyoto 601-0762) NIPPONIA Miyama-Tsurugaoka Mountain Village is a decentralized accommodation facility. Each guest room has a different address for each building. Check-in and check-out procedures are handled at the front desk of Mura no Eki "Tanasen". ［Check-in 14:00-17:00, Check-out 10:00]
How do you get to the hotel by public transportation (train)?
If you come by public transportation (train), please come to the nearest station, Hiyoshi Station, and take the city bus to Kayabuki-no-sato. If you let us know before you come, we can arrange to pick you up.
Is smoking allowed in the facility?
All buildings are non-smoking on the premises, including the garden. All buildings are non-smoking due to the wooden structure of the renovated old private house. Please understand this in advance.
Is there a restaurant in the facility?
We do not have a restaurant in our facility in order for you to enjoy the variety of food in the area. We will introduce you to restaurants that we have partnered with. We hope you will experience the atmosphere of Tsurugaoka while engaging in conversation at some of the town's beloved restaurants.
How far is the distance to each rooms from the front desk?
Our hotel is a decentralized hotel, and you will be transferred to each room after check-in at the front desk. Our staff will take you to your room guiding you. The distance from the front desk (Mura no Eki Tanasen) to each room is as follows. ＊HOTARUBI(3 rooms) (Distance)2.4Km, 4 minutes by car (Features)Large green tin roof ＊ MATSUAKARI (Whole house rent)(Distance)500m, 2 minutes by car (Features)Cedar bark thatched roof ＊MIZUOTO(Whole house rent) (Distance)4.5Km, 6 minutes by car (Features)Thatched roof covered by slates Some facilities are located in hard to find places, so our staff will guide you from the front desk to each facility.
There is no TV and clock in the room
We do not have a TV in the hotel so that you can enjoy the quiet space of the village, the sounds of nature, and encounters with each other. We appreciate your understanding. +We do have Wi-fi.
Please note that insects may appear.
The area is surrounded by a mountainous countryside rich in nature. Although we take care about cleanness, various insects may enter the property as well. There are also wild animals such as deer and boars nearby. We hope you will consider this as an opportunity to experience the rich natural environment and lifestyle of this place.
Old dust may fall.
Although our cleaning staff puts their heart and soul into keeping the rooms clean for the comfort of our guests, dust may fall from the ceiling as the house is over 130 years old.
