[Kyoto] Adventure Tourism A Kyoto Mountain Retreat for the Senses A day encountering the culture of gratitude and the spirit of harmony in the Kyoto mountains
- Overview
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・ E-Bike Tours: Where Travel Itself Becomes the Experience
E-Bikes make participation easy for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level, effortlessly conquering hills.
Experience a special immersive journey feeling the breeze as you explore riverside satoyama landscapes, farmlands, traditional farmhouses, and shrines.
・ “Soba × Honeybee” Experience: Learning Food Cycles
Soba cultivation is unique to satoyama, where it's grown specifically for honeybees to gather nectar.
Learn about the bees' work among the flowers, then hand-knead soba noodles from buckwheat flour and savor them.
A one-of-a-kind program to experience the natural connections behind the act of “receiving” food.
・Learn the Story of Sonobe Castle, “Japan's Last Castle,” On-Site
Built during the Bakumatsu to Meiji periods, it is Japan's newest castle.
Through existing structures like the yagura gate and guardhouse, learn about the atmosphere of this turbulent era and local history via a picture-story-book format.
- What to expect
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Just 80 minutes from Kyoto Station. Escape the city bustle and immerse yourself in Sonobe—Kyoto's hidden gem nestled in the forest—for a luxurious satoyama experience where you fully savor nature, culture, and daily life with all five senses. Feel the gentle satoyama breeze on an electric-assist E-Bike while enjoying: ● Culinary experiences exploring soba noodle making and local honey terroir ● Learn regional history at Sonobe Castle, “Japan's Last Castle” ● Pay respects at Makigami Shrine, deity of agriculture and food ● Experience silent zazen meditation at Ryounji Temple, an ancient temple founded in the late Muromachi period This program is designed as an immersive experience, incorporating the journey itself, to connect you with Kyoto's profound culture and the cycle of nature. Connect with the lives of satoyama people, nature's bounty, and the spirit of harmony, allowing your mind and body to quietly align. This unique Kyoto tourism experience transforms “immersing yourself in the landscape” into the jo
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