Deep tour for learning the wisdom of coexistence with nature that has continued for more than 2,000 years in Kameoka, Kyoto

Deep tour for learning the wisdom of coexistence with nature that has continued for more than 2,000 years in Kameoka, Kyoto

Kameoka has long been a tourist or leisure area for the rich cultural hotbed of Kyoto. In reality, it has a much longer history than Kyoto itself, with the locals living out their lives with a deep respect for nature for over 2,000 years. The beliefs, knowledge, and skills of that era have been passed on to our current time, and there is much for us to learn and realize by exposing ourselves to those lessons.

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Izumo Daijingu Shrine, also known as Motoizumo. Built in 709.

Izumo Daijingu Shrine, also known as Motoizumo. Built in 709.

Mikage no Taki waterfall at Izumo Daijingu Shrine. Every month, a festival is held to express gratitude for the bounties that gush forth from the earth.

Mikage no Taki waterfall at Izumo Daijingu Shrine. Every month, a festival is held to express gratitude for the bounties that gush forth from the earth.

Screen made by Kawasaki Sudare with common reeds from Lake Biwa.

Screen made by Kawasaki Sudare with common reeds from Lake Biwa.

Hozugawa River Boat Ride from Kameoka towards Arashiyama. Still conducted with the same tools and techniques from over 400 years ago.

Hozugawa River Boat Ride from Kameoka towards Arashiyama. Still conducted with the same tools and techniques from over 400 years ago.

Beautiful, quiet Hojoji Temple -- surrounded by vibrant moss and ferns.

Beautiful, quiet Hojoji Temple -- surrounded by vibrant moss and ferns.

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers
5 people
Maximum Capacity
20 people
Participation Restrictions
Must be at least 80 cm tall (height requirement of the Hozugawa River Boat Ride)
Meeting and Exchange Areas
JR Kameoka Station
1-1 Tanisuji, Oiwake-cho, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
Open Period
Year-round
Closed Period
Excluded dates: January 1–3, and December 30–31
Tour Schedule
Day 1 / Meet at JR Kameoka Station /Visit Izumo Daijingu Shrine, feel gratitude for nature / Kyo-Sudare Kawasaki, tour and socializing at manufacturing site that uses recycled natural materials / Lunch at the restaurant Gyuraku, featuring Kameoka beef /Tour the entrance to the Hozugawa River Valley, reflect on how we can coexist with nature / Hozugawa River Boat Ride / Reflection time / End of Day 1, conclude at JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station (Costs of accommodations not included. Please organize your own accommodations.) Day 2 / Meet at JR Kameoka Station / Visit Hojoji Temple, contemplate the relationship between urban and rural areas, and experience zazen (seated Zen meditation) / Lunch at "COMENAKA Haus" / Visit Katamoto Organic Farm for socializing and hands-on experience with natural farming techniques / Reflection time at Kiri no Terrace ("Misty Terrace") / Conclude at JR Kameoka Station
Required Time
2 days
Provision of Meals
Meals are provided
Open to meal requests
Negotiable
Universal accessibility
No (There are stairways and differences in ground heights)
Parking
Not available
Notes
*Does not include accommodation costs for the first day. Please organize your own accommodations.
Related websites
https://designweek-kyoto.com/

This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
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