Autumn in Miyama, Village of Thatching, Flowers, and Butterflies

 




 

In October, when it was still early for the autumn leaves, we walked around Miyama in northern Kyoto, famous for its old houses with thatch roofs.

 

Kayabuki roofs stained with the colors of rich harvest.



 

Silver grass and reeds, which will be used to make thatched roofs, are also growing.



 

Some houses are being re-roofed.




While the autumn flowers were in full bloom, a migratory butterfly, the Asagimadara butterfly, was swooping down on the Fujibakama, a semi-endangered species. A flock of butterflies dancing on a flower in full bloom, like a dream.



It is said that the nectar of Fujibakama contains a poison (pyrrolizidine alkaloid, PA), and that the Asagimadara protects itself from external enemies by sucking the nectar. There is also a theory that males need to consume PA to secrete sex pheromones.

 

 

 

The nearby restaurant "Miyama Shizen Bunka Mura Kajika-so" is famous for its gibier cuisine.

The photo shows a hamburger steak with venison, a bowl of grilled venison and roasted venison, and a pot of venison balls.




 From now on, with autumn leaves and snowy scenery, Miyama will change its shape and convey the beauty of a traditional Japanese mountain village.

 

Access from Kyoto to Miyama

1. Car: about 1 hour and 40 minutes

2. JR + Nantan City Bus　

JR Kyoto Station → JR Sanin Line (Sagano Line) → JR Hiyoshi Station (approx. 60 min.) → take Nantan City Bus → get off at Kita (Kayabuki no Sato) Bus Stop (approx. 40 min.)

3. Keihan Kyoto Kotsu Bus

The "Kyoto Miyama Line" operates to and from JR Kyoto Station during each season.

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