Miyama Snow Lantern Festival and Arashiyama Winter Tour

Please select a meeting place by choosing an option in the calendar:Option 1: Osaka Namba 2-chome Exit, located at 1-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan. Departure time: 12 PMOption 2: Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, located at Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan. Departure time: 1:20 PMEmbark on a winter journey to Arashiyama, a harmonious blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This district is home to ancient temples such as Tenryu-ji and the Bamboo Grove Path, offering a peaceful escape throughout the year.Take a stroll across the snow-drenched Togetsukyo bridge, with serene views of the surrounding mountains. Continue along the Bamboo Grove Path, a 500m winter walk through a silver-white Zen landscape of snow-covered bamboo. The rustling of leaves underfoot, one of Japan's 100 preserved sounds, adds to the tranquillity of this scene. Then, pay a visit to Nonomiya Shrine, a winter sanctuary known for relationship prayers.Your journey continues to Miyama's thatched-roof village. The Kitayama-style houses boast distinctive architectural features, creating a fairy-tale setting complete with a red mailbox and "Chigi" and "Yukiwari" elements. Capture the beauty of Chiji Hachimangu Shrine's lanterns glowing against the snow. The trip also includes a snow lantern making experience, adding a personal touch to your winter adventure.