WINTER RECOMMENDED DESTINATION KYOTO / NARA AREA
Here are some destinations around hotels in Kyoto and Nara area which are perfect for enjoying Winter.
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba
Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato Yukitouro
MiyamachoKita, Nantan, Kyoto JAN 25 to FEB 1, 2025
Open 16:00~19:30
*Deadline for reserving a parking space: 23:59 the day before the visit. Close as soon as the parking lot is full.
Handmade snow lanterns and alley lanterns create a fantastic winter scene in Miyama Kayabuki Village. The illumination of the snow-covered roofs of kayabuki is a spectacular sight.
Otani Sogabecho Nanjo, Kameoka, Kyoto Open 24/7
From fall to spring, dense fog called "Tanbagiri" covers all over the Kameoka Basin. You can enjoy the fascinating view from the terrace.
1 Satonouchi, Yagi, Nantan, Kyoto DEC 31 , 2024
Temples in Japan normally ring the New Year’s Bell 108 times around midnight on New Year's Eve and you can experience this at Fukujyu-ji.
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Amanohashidate
Ine, Yoza District, Kyoto
Ine Bay is traditional fishing area and nationally designated as a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
Monju, Miyazu, Kyoto
Amanohashiate is one of famous view in Japan. You normally see green pine trees and white sandy beaches, but when snow piles up, you can see beautiful white-colored scenery.
1980-1 Shinhama, Miyazu, Kyoto (Hotel Tango 1st floor) Open 17:30~23:00 (last order 22:30) Close Tue
If you want to eat seafood in Miyazu, please visit “Kappo Tango” on the first floor of Hotel Tango.
They offer the best hospitality with fresh seafood purchased at the auction at Miyazu Port every morning.
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro
Minamiyamashiro Farmars Market
1-3, Kitaokawara, Minamiyamashiro, Soraku District, Kyoto Open 8:30~15:00(weekdays 13:00)
"Shiitama-Yaki" is their specialty which is shiitake mushroom inside instead of octopus. This farmers market is just next to the river so enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
102 Tonda, Kita-okawara Minamiyamashiromura, Soraku District, Kyoto Open 8:30~9:30 / 11:00~16:00
This restaurant is located in the Michi no Eki Ocha no Kyoto Minamiyamashiro Village. Recommended in winter is the matcha soba (green tea soba), which is richly flavored with high-quality spring-picked matcha from Kyoto. The Nishin-soba is also very popular.
90-1 KasagiNishidori, Kasagi,Soraku District, Kyoto
You can see mysterious scenery which is Kasagi mountain range as if floating on the sea of clouds.
Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi
In the parking lot of Price Cut Tenri Kita Store, Bessho, Tenri, Nara
Open Weekdays 17:30~24:00 Weekends 16:30~24:00
Ramen is known as the soul food of Nara Prefecture, this famous restaurant has been a local favorite for many years since its establishment in 1968. Eating Saika Ramen at a food stall during the cold season will warm your body and soul.
229 Kawarajo, Tenri, Nara Open Sun-Thu 17:00~24:00 / Fri-Sat 17:00~26:00 Close Mon
The restaurant specializes in creative oden dishes using homemade soup stock and Miyazaki ajibuta (pork) dishes. You can also enjoy our special locally brewed sake, selected from over 100 sake breweries throughout Japan.