local history Experiences
Amanohashidate Walking Tour
all year
area: Amanohashidate
access: 2 hour limited express train from Kyoto City
your expert: be your own expert or go with a fun storytelling guide
UNESCO Global Geopark and Tango Ancient Kingdom tour
all year
area: geopark in Kyotango
access: 2.5 hours from Kyoto City. 25 minute taxi from nearest train station (Mineyama Station or Amino Station)
your expert: be your own expert or go with a knowledgeable local guide
Kimono Silk History Tour (silk & residence)
all year
expert: knowledgeable local guide
access: 10 minute taxi from Yosano Station (2.5 hours from Kyoto Station by train)
area: 10-minute train ride from Amanohashidate Station
Tango Open Center (high-end kimono silk)
all year
expert: Tango Open Center staff
access: 10 minute taxi from Kyotango Omiya Station (2.5 hours from Kyoto Station by train)
area: 20-minute train ride from Amanohashidate Station
Satoyama Walking
march through November
area: Ayabe Farmstay Area
access: 65 minutes from Kyoto to Ayabe Station. pick-up, drop-off from Ayabe Station
your expert: Teruyuki Kuchu, local guide and guesthouse owner