Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
New Trip Ideas: The Ultimate Winter Escape in Kyoto for Taiza Crab, Ryokan, & Onsen
2026.01.13
New Trip Ideas: A Journey to De-Stress with the Scents and Flavors of Woodland Kyoto
2026.02.03
Kyoto Tea Country & Iga Ninjas’ Birthplace with Kansai area 1 day pass
2025.12.26
Updated Trip Idea: Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
2025.12.24
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
A Journey to De-Stress with the Scents and Flavors of Woodland Kyoto
2026.02.03
Let’s Go Strawberry Picking in Kyoto Tea Country!
2026.01.14
The Ultimate Winter Escape in Kyoto for Taiza Crab, Ryokan, & Onsen
2026.01.13
Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
2025.12.24
New Fruits Brighten the Region: Blueberries and Lemons from Maizuru’s Oura Peninsula
2025.12.22
Looking for a Festive Place to Enjoy the Holiday Season? Come See the Winter Lights in Joyo!
2025.12.10
Racing Through Time in Nantan: In Search of the Forest’s Hidden Treasures
2025.11.14
Fun-Filled Adventures Through Kyoto Tea Country with Local Guides!
2025.11.13
Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Foliage Guide 2025 & 3 Must-See Spots (Updated Regularly)
2025.11.07
Kizugawa City’s Beautiful Charm: History Meets Splendor of Fall Foliage
2025.11.06
Activities
Activities
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Tango Chirimen Kimono Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Waterfall Trekking Tour in KYOTO MIYAMA
During 4/1-11/30
any day other than Wed.Active/Outdoor
Activities
Kyo-yaki Pottery/Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour & Painting Experience (Sumiyama Pottery Village)
Reservations required.
Japanese Culture
Activities
Self-sufficient Lifestyle Experience
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Maizuru Bay Sightseeing Boat
All Seasons. Departure times vary seasonally, please check website.
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Chakabuki, a Tea-Guessing Game (at Soenkoyuan Yantan)
10:00am - 5:00pm (March-October), 10:00am - 4:00pm (November-February)
Closed: Wednesdays, Thursdays, year-end and new-year holidays, summer holidaysJapanese Culture
Activities
Half-day home visit experience at Akane san’s house
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
A Kyoto Field Trip For Grown-Ups! Make a Kyo-Kuksa Mug with Tanshu Wood & Forestry Tour
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
Kyoto Miyama Satoyama Stay 3-day Plan
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Escorted)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Self Guided & Short Guide)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Amanohashidate/Ine 2-Day Standard Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Travel around famous spots in “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Woodland Kyoto” by train
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Take a Drive Around Famous Spots in Kyoto Infused with Tea
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Green Lodge
This is a training accommodation facility that is located a…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Plaza Hotel Kissuien
Plaza Hotel Kissuien is an afforable hotel, well-placed in …
Hotels
Accommodation
Monjusou
Get up close and personal with Amanohashidate at Monjusou, …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Yakuno House
This inn is run by an Australian owner. Guests can freely u…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Sumiya Kiho-an
Kameoka City's Yunohana Onsen region is often referred to a…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Taisanboku Miyama
Far from the busy city, come and surround yourself with the…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Seikiro Ryokan
The Seikiro Ryokan inn opened in the castle town of Miyazu …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Miyama Heimat Youth Hostel
This lodging is an economically friendly place to stay and …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Miyama Terrace
Staying Miyama at luxury villa surrounded by rich natural b…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo is conviently located outside of…
Guesthouses
Sightseeing Spots
Explore Kyoto, from the tea fields to the seaside
We've divided the subtle charms of Kyoto Prefecture into four areas. From Kyoto by the Sea in the north to Kyoto Tea Country in the south, each area is unique and filled with different sights.
Plan Your Trip
All the tools to put your adventure together
We've put together a handy guide with all you need to find the perfect place to stay across Kyoto, be it modern or traditional, as well as restaurants to suit every palate, and a guide to local goods and souvenirs.
Discover Another Kyoto
Experience tradition and
culture amongst magnificent nature
The streets of Kyoto, which are deeply influenced by traditional Japanese culture. The seas, in which Japan's oldest legends are still alive, and the mountains that are the origins of the Japanese people. Beyond the city, Kyoto Prefecture stretches north through the forest to the sea. Come experience all the charms that Kyoto has to offer for yourself, and discover a Kyoto you never knew.
News
New Trip Ideas: A Journey to De-Stress with the Scents and Flavors of Woodland Kyoto
Kyoto by the Sea2026.01.13New Trip Ideas: The Ultimate Winter Escape in Kyoto for Taiza Crab, Ryokan, & Onsen
Kyoto Tea Country2025.12.26Kyoto Tea Country & Iga Ninjas’ Birthplace with Kansai area 1 day pass
Woodland Kyoto2025.12.26RAIL＆ANOTHER KYOTO
News2025.12.24Updated Trip Idea: Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
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Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
