Day1: 60km (1000m altitude difference)
You drive from Kyoto to the north, where the Hanase Pass is waiting for you. The ascent to the pass height of 750 m is your biggest challenge. The road to Miyama leads you through small villages and is mostly traffic-free. You follow a river and climb the Sasari Pass before arriving in Miyama. In Miyama you stroll through the hamlet with its thatched houses, nestled between vegetable and flower gardens. After the sightseeing, it is only a short drive to your Japanese ryokan accommodation where you can enjoy a hot spring bath and the sophisticated kaiseki cuisine, a true treat for the palate and eyes.
Day 2: 70 km (1000 meters altitude)
After a traditional Japanese breakfast, continue on small country roads to reach the district of Arashiyama. You drive through the traditional cityscape with temples, shrines and old houses as well as through the famous bamboo forest. The tour ends at the starting point.
Posted By : davidbC9202HL
Peter knows all the scenic back roads and this route takes you on a return loop from Kyoto to Miyama that avoids all high speed traffic. There are 2-3 significant mountain passes (4-5km climbs) so you'll need your climbing legs but it's well worth it. Peter can give you information on what to look out for according to the season and where to have lunch or stay. This tour is doable in a day but if you like rambling I'd recommend spreading it over 2 days, do a little exploring of your own, take all the photos you want, and then spend a relaxed evening in cozy thatched roof accommodation. Wintery conditions and closed roads from Dec through to the end of March is the only time of year to avoid.
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Posted On : 2022-01-28 06:50:59 
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