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Travel north into the hills, where Kyoto feels slower, greener and far removed from the crowds. This is a day for riverside shrines, moss-covered gardens, village lanes and enough time to simply stay a little longer.
Hidden in a narrow forested valley, Kifune has long been associated with water, prayer and the mountains. Walk beside the river, visit the shrine, try the famous water fortune, or simply stop for a coffee and enjoy the change of pace.
To experience a side of Kyoto that feels intimate, elemental and deeply connected to nature.
In the rural hills northeast of Kyoto, Ohara offers a very different rhythm from the city. At Sanzen-in, moss gardens, old halls and mountain scenery create one of Kyoto's most peaceful temple experiences. With more time, continue to places such as Hosen-in, wander through the village, stop for lunch or simply enjoy the countryside.
For a softer, slower Kyoto — where temples, gardens and everyday village life sit naturally together.
Your day begins with pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Kyoto, with private vehicle travel between destinations. This is not a fixed sightseeing checklist.
Choose the essential 6-hour retreat, spend a full 10 hours slowing down in northern Kyoto, or tell me how you like to travel. I'll shape the day around you.
A relaxed journey through two of northern Kyoto's most peaceful landscapes.
Go further into Kifune, explore more of Ohara, and leave room for a temple, a café, a country walk or an unhurried stop along the way.
Details here are for reference — every booking is confirmed personally. Message us with your preferred date and option, we reply within 24 hours, and you pay securely via a PayPal link.
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