The region of Miyama lies just 50 kilometres north of Kyoto City; surrounded on all sides by mountains, it is a pristine wilderness where the traditional country lifestyle of Satoyama still flourishes.The word Satoyama 里山 – meaning village in the mountains – embodies the ancient Japanese art of living in harmony with nature, using the natural resources around you whilst taking care to manage and preserve them. The essence of Satoyama culture is gratitude and appreciation for nature and all it provides. Community-base, sustainable tourism in Miyama has been in line with Sustainable Development Goals and is sound from ecological, socio-cultural and financial perspectives.