SATOYAMA Family PLAN
A Full Day of Family Time in Keihoku
This special stay is designed for families who want to slow down and experience the rhythms of rural Japan together.
With an early check-in at 10:00 AM and check-out the following morning at 10:00 AM, you'll have a full day to enjoy life at tehen beyond a typical overnight stay.
Day 1
10:00 AM
Check in to tehen
Arrive at tehen and begin your stay with a seasonal welcome drink.
Depending on the season, you may be served homemade plum juice, plum cola, ginger ale, or other local refreshments that reflect the flavors of rural Kyoto.
Hands-On Rural Experience
11:00 AM
Take part in the experience you selected when booking.
Light a fire, work with bamboo, prepare fermented foods, or create something inspired by the changing seasons. Each activity offers a small glimpse into the knowledge and traditions that have shaped everyday life in rural Japan.
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12:30 PM
A Taste of Your Experience
Gather around the table and enjoy what you've created together.
Depending on the experience you've chosen, lunch may include handmade local dishes, seasonal specialties, or freshly prepared foods inspired by the traditions of rural Kyoto.
3:00 PM
Explore Keihoku
After the experience, spend the afternoon discovering the surrounding countryside with your family. Mountains, rivers, rice fields, and wide-open skies create a landscape that invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Family Dinner
6:00 PM
A dinner set featuring local ingredients and the wisdom of fermentation will be prepared for you. Choose between a seasonal hot pot or sukiyaki-style meal.
Enjoy the flavors of Keihoku together with homemade fermented seasonings and fresh local produce.
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Special Sukiyaki Set
A sukiyaki set featuring homemade sweet koji and soy sauce, allowing you to season the dish to your own taste.
Part of the experience is preparing the meal together as a family and enjoying how the flavors change as the ingredients simmer.
The fermented seasonings bring a gentle sweetness and rich depth of flavor that make this a uniquely satisfying countryside meal.
A Countryside Sukiyaki
with Homemade Soy Sauce
Special Hot Pot Set
A nourishing hot pot built around a broth made with homemade amazake and miso.
As vegetables and chicken slowly cook, their flavors blend into the fermented soup, creating a mild and comforting taste that is also popular with children.
A longtime favorite at tehen, this warming hot pot is perfect for relaxing after a day spent in the countryside.
Nourishing Hot Pot Inspired by
the Wisdom of Fermentation
自家製の甘酒と味噌をベースにした発酵スープ。 野菜や鶏の旨みがじんわり溶け込み、お子さまにも食べやすい優しい味わいです。 身体の芯からほっと温まる、tehen定番の鍋セットです。 A sukiyaki set featuring homemade sweet koji and soy sauce, allowing you to season the dish to your own taste. Part of the experience is preparing the meal together as a family and enjoying how the flavors change as the ingredients simmer. The fermented seasonings bring a gentle sweetness and rich depth of flavor that make this a uniquely satisfying countryside meal.
自家製の甘酒と味噌をベースにした発酵スープ。 野菜や鶏の旨みがじんわり溶け込み、お子さまにも食べやすい優しい味わいです。 身体の芯からほっと温まる、tehen定番の鍋セットです。 A nourishing hot pot built around a broth made with homemade amazake and miso. As vegetables and chicken slowly cook, their flavors blend into the fermented soup, creating a mild and comforting taste that is also popular with children. A longtime favorite at tehen, this warming hot pot is perfect for relaxing after a day spent in the countryside.
A Quiet Evening
9:00 PM
Before bedtime, enjoy a cup of amazake (traditional fermented rice drink) or kuromoji tea. A simple moment to slow down and reflect on the day.
Day 2
BREAK FAST
8:00 AM
Wake up to a breakfast inspired by the bounty of Keihoku.
Choose between enzyme-rich brown rice or locally grown white rice, served with miso soup, local eggs, and traditional side dishes. A gentle and nourishing start to the day.
Choose Your Breakfast
Fermented Brown Rice
Brown rice and azuki beans are slowly cooked and aged for more than three days to develop a soft, chewy texture and rich flavor.
Even guests who don't usually enjoy brown rice are often surprised by its comforting taste.
Prepared in advance and kept warm for your convenience, it's ready to enjoy whenever you wake up.
A traditional Japanese fermented-style brown rice enjoyed for its deep flavor, satisfying texture, and digestive benefit
Freshly Cooked Egg-over-Rice
Start your morning by cooking locally grown white rice from Keihoku yourself.
Once the rice is freshly steamed, top it with an egg from a local poultry farm and a drizzle of homemade soy sauce. Simple ingredients, carefully produced, come together to create one of Japan's most beloved breakfasts.
locally grown white rice with an egg from a local poultry farm and a drizzle of homemade soy sauce
小豆と一緒に炊いた玄米を3日以上熟成。 もちもちとした食感で、玄米が苦手な方にも人気です。 事前に炊飯器に準備しておくので、直ぐにお召し上がりいただけます。 Brown rice and azuki beans are slowly cooked and aged for more than three days to develop a soft, chewy texture and rich flavor. Even guests who don't usually enjoy brown rice are often surprised by its comforting taste. Prepared in advance and kept warm for your convenience, it's ready to enjoy whenever you wake up.
京北産の白米をご自身で炊いていただく朝ごはん。 炊きたてのごはんに、 地元の養鶏農家さんの卵と自家製醤油を合わせていただきます。 Start your morning by cooking locally grown white rice from Keihoku yourself. Once the rice is freshly steamed, top it with an egg from a local poultry farm and a drizzle of homemade soy sauce. Simple ingredients, carefully produced, come together to create one of Japan's most beloved breakfasts.
Check-out
10:00 AM
As your stay comes to an end, depart tehen carrying more than souvenirs.
The memories made together — cooking, creating, exploring, and simply spending time as a family — become part of the journey home.
Important Information
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Activities and experiences may be changed without prior notice due to weather conditions or local circumstances.
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Reservations for experiences are available only in combination with a stay at tehen. We are unable to accept bookings for experiences alone.
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Keihoku is a snowy area during winter. If you are arriving by car, please ensure your vehicle is equipped with appropriate winter tires.
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If you plan to arrive by public transportation, please let us know in advance.
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Reservations can be made through the booking form on our website or by email.