[ Minamiyamashiro Village , Kyoto Prefecture ] A trip to experience the beauty of old Japan

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A two- Tomari, one-night trip around Minamiyamashiro Village in Kyoto and Tsukigase in Nara . Enjoy beautiful tea fields and matcha sweets, and experience safflower dyeing with Japan's only plum artisan. We introduce a trip that will soothe you with nature and traditional culture.

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Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project

The Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project is a regional revitalization project by Sekisui House and Marriott International, which develops hotels close to roadside stations "Michi no Eki" nationwide from Hokkaido to Kyushu. The hotel does not have any dining facilities, but instead has guests use "Michi no Eki" and local restaurants, interacting with local people and enjoying food, and creating a system where guests can fully experience the charm of the area. Hotel staff who are familiar with the area will recommend seasonal information and spots unique to the area. The guest rooms are simple and calm, with comfortable Simmons beds and rain shower-type bathrooms without bathtubs. The hotel's lobby lounge is equipped with a large table, microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine, Japanese tea, and miso soup. Relax in your room and enjoy your purchases from roadside stations, local supermarkets, wineries, sake breweries, etc. in the lobby lounge. After enjoying the area to your heart's content, spend your time relaxing at the hotel as if you were back home. Free high-speed Wi-Fi and tables with power outlets make it ideal for workation. Enjoy a new style of travel, traversing Japan freely while experiencing the charms of each region.

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A journey dyed in the colors of tradition. Meet the only plum artisan in Japan, experience safflower dyeing and have tea time in two days , one-night trip
Experience | A traditional technique unique to Japan. Try safflower dyeing in Tsukigase
Taste | Matcha sweets and tea plantation lunch in Wazuka Town , Kyoto
Accommodation | A quiet hotel stay surrounded by nature and tea fields
Sample plan | A two- Tomari, one-night trip to Minamiyamashiro and Tsukigase
Recommended spots in the area
Summary | Dye your heart with color. Have a trip like that.

A journey dyed in the colors of tradition. Meet the only plum artisan in Japan, experience safflower dyeing and have tea time in two days , one-night trip

I wanted to get away from my busy daily life and experience traditional Japanese culture. With that thought in mind, I visited Minamiyamashiro Village Village, the only village in Kyoto Prefecture , and Tsukigase in neighboring Nara Prefecture. Here, I encountered beautiful tea fields, warm people, and the one-of-a-kind safflower dyeing experience.

Experience | A traditional technique unique to Japan. Try safflower dyeing in Tsukigase

Have you ever heard of "Ubai"? It is made by smoking plums black and then drying them. It was once used as a medicine and as a mordant (an assistant agent to fix the color) for safflower dyeing.

At the dyeing studio "Umekoan" in Tsukigase, Nara , you can experience traditional safflower dyeing under Mr. Nakanishi, the only craftsman in Japan who has been making Ume for generations.

The items that are dyed include T-shirts, scarves, eco-bags, etc. Using only natural materials, the red pigment of safflower, which is only 1% of the total, is extracted over 90 minutes. By adding lye and black plum juice, the dye is dyed a natural red color.

🧵 "I want people to not just see and hear, but actually experience it. It takes time, but that's the beauty of handmade work," says Nakanishi.

In between dyeing, you can enjoy lunch made with local vegetables and experience picking butterbur. Time passes in a tranquil and luxurious way, as if you were living in a rural area.

📍Umekoan

2263 Tsukigase Oyama , Nara City, Nara Prefecture

⏱ Duration: Approximately 5 hours (reservations required)

Taste | Matcha sweets and tea plantation lunch in Wazuka Town , Kyoto

On the first day of the trip, we went to "dan dan café" in ** Wazuka Town -cho**, next to Minamiyamashiro Village . Spreading out before our eyes was the beautiful terraced tea fields of "Ishidera Tea Fields." The matcha parfaits and gelatos, available only from spring to summer, are rich in flavor and made with spring-picked tea from local tea farmers.

The conversation with the shop staff was also heartwarming. I was impressed when they told me, "The taste this year may be a little different from next year's."

📍And cafe

1-1 Ishidera Higashidani , Wazuka Town cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto Prefecture

Accommodation | A quiet hotel stay surrounded by nature and tea fields

End the day at the Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro. Located next to the Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)"Ocha no Kyoto Minamiyamashiro Mura," it's the perfect base for your trip.

In the evening, you can relax in the lobby or take a stroll along the river and the famous Koijibashi Bridge, a spot in the village. A quiet evening with tea and a view that can only be enjoyed here will bring your trip to a close.

📍Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro

102 Tonoda, Kitaogawara, Ogawara Minamiyamashiro Village District, Kyoto Prefecture

⛺ Dog-friendly rooms available / Free co-sleeping plans available

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro

6191411 Kyoto Prefecture, Soraku District, Minamiyamashiro Village, Ki...

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro offers a luxurious stay where you can enjoy the charm of the only village in Kyoto Prefecture. This hotel is located right next to the roadside station in Minamiyamashiro Village, and you can see the beautiful tea fields from the windows of your rooms. The special experience of enjoying tea grown on the spot while looking out over the tea fields is something you can only experience here. There are historic temples and shrines in the surrounding area, as well as the beautiful scenery created by the nature of the Kizu River. You can also purchase Minamiyamashiro Village's specialty products, such as tea, tomatoes, and log-grown shiitake mushrooms, at the roadside station. The vast tea fields that spread beautifully across these mountains, which are said to be the birthplace of Kyoto's tea culture, are a sight to behold. Enjoy a pleasant time in this simply sophisticated hotel while feeling the refreshing air.

Sample plan | A two- Tomari, one-night trip to Minamiyamashiro and Tsukigase

Time zone Plan details

10:00 Depart Osaka(approximately 2 hours by car)

12:00 Lunch and sweets at dan dan café

14:30 Drive around Minamiyamashiro Village"Koijibashi Bridge" and other areas

17:00 Hotel check-in, shopping at Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)

8:00am the next morning: Tea and rice porridge breakfast

10:00-15:00 Experience safflower dyeing at Umekoan in Tsukigase

16:00 Stop by a cafe or a direct sales store before heading home

Recommended spots in the area

・Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Ochanomizu- Kyoto Minamiyamashiromura: Local tea tasting and specialty products for sale

・Clover Farm: For interacting with animals

・Koishidani Shrine: A power spot for matchmaking located beyond Koijibashi Bridge

・Cafe Seven: A garage-style cafe popular with riders

・Tokai Nature Trail Hiking: A refreshing course through the tranquil tea fields

Summary | Dye your heart with color. Have a trip like that.

The experience of dyeing yourself red with your own hands is not just a tourist attraction. As you come into contact with safflowers and Japanese laurels and listen to the words of the craftsmen, your emotions will naturally become richer. The colors and people you encounter in Minamiyamashiro Village and Tsukigase will remain vividly in your memory forever.

Why not take a trip to experience Japanese handicrafts and gentle time next weekend?

Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro Official Website

Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project Official Website

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Fairfield by Marriott Michi no Eki Project

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