Miyama Snow Lantern Festival and Arashiyama Winter Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Osaka

Duration: 10 hours

Language: English, Japanese, Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted

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Guided tour

E-Voucher

Group tour

Transport included

Do this because

Discover the serene winter landscape of Togetsukyo Bridge, blanketed in snow
Embrace the tranquillity of Bamboo Grove Path, turned into a silver-white haven
Visit Nonomiya Shrine for spiritual wishes and the legendary 'Kameishi' blessing
Experience Miyama's Thatched Village Snow Lantern Corridor, a winter spectacle

What to expect

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 PM

Option 2: Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, located at Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan. Departure time: 1:20 PM

Embark 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.

Important to know

Know in advance:

Snow Lantern Festival in Miyama's Thatched Village takes place between January 25th and February 1st
The night before departure, the local tour operator will email you detailed information including meeting time, location, guide info, and vehicle details
Due to the limitations of the vehicle space, each person is limited to one piece of luggage. Please inform the local operator in advance if you have luggage. You'll find the contact details in the voucher after booking
There may be snow accumulation in winter, so it is recommended to wear cold-resistant, waterproof clothing and waterproof, non-slip snow boots
Depending on the weather and road conditions, the guide will adjust the itinerary and timing of the tour

What’s included

Roundtrip transportation

Tour guide

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Start this experience from one of the available meeting points in Osaka or Kyoto. Your guide will be holding a yellow flag with the "GOGODAY" logo at the meeting point.