Join a hands-on thatching workshop inspired by Miyama’s old village tradition, where craftsmen and locals worked together to build and maintain thatched roofs.

Try traditional mochi-making in Miyama by pounding steamed sticky rice with a wooden mallet, then enjoy freshly made rice cakes in both sweet and savory styles.

Join a hands-on organic farming experience in Miyama with a local French farmer, and learn the seasonal rhythm of satoyama life through real work in the fields.

Cook authentic Japanese home-style dishes with local women in Miyama, and enjoy a warm meal made together in a traditional countryside kitchen.

Explore Miyama by bicycle—either freely with our rental bikes or with a local guide who will take you to hidden countryside spots and share the village’s traditional way of life.

Traditional Crafts from Miyama’s Sustainable Bamboo