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
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
2026.06.08
New Trip Ideas: Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
2026.03.11
New Trip Ideas: A Day Trip Plan in Uji
2026.06.23
New Trip Ideas: Kyoto’s Best Local Food
2026.07.02
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Kyoto’s Best Local Food: From Fresh Seafood to Matcha Cuisine, Desserts, and Unique Sushi
2026.07.02
Beyond Arashiyama: A Day Trip to Kyoto’s Other Bamboo Grove
2026.06.26
A Day-Trip Plan in Uji: The Guide to Matcha Sweets, Local Cuisine, and Exploring Byodo-in Temple
2026.06.08
Charmed by Hydrangeas at Gansenji Temple and Hands-On Experiences in “Teatopia”
2026.06.01
Magic in Uji: A Journey of Flowers and Flavors
2026.04.16
Chasing Fall Colors: Seasonal Goshuin Hunting in Kyoto’s Nishiyama Area
2026.03.13
Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
2026.03.11
Kyoto Prefecture Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Latest Updates & 3 Hidden Gems (Updated Regularly)
2026.03.11
Where the Earth Meets the Sun: Experience Kyotanabe’s Yellow Spring
2026.03.06
A Fantastic Road Trip: Ujitawara to Wazuka via Jubuzan Tunnel
2026.02.19
Activities
Activities
Rental E-bike
Available from April to November. (not available during winter period)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Thatched Village Guided Walk – English
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Miyama
Available in spring, summer and autumn
Everyday except Wed. or Thurs. from April to November 2025Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tradi Inc.
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Shimenawa Making Experience
Throughout the year except Wednesday and every 20th October to 10th November
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tono Village (Hiking to the Stone Buddha)
January-December
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Waterfall Trekking Tour in KYOTO MIYAMA
During 4/1-11/30
any day other than Wed.Active/Outdoor
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Self Guided & Short Guide)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Escorted)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
Kyoto Miyama Satoyama Stay 3-day Plan
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 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
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Off the beaten path Cherry Blossom viewing spots in KYOTO MIYAMA
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
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
Road Trip to Explore the Cherry Blossoms of Southern Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Discover Kyoto’s Otokuni Area: A Drive Through History, from Buddhist Statues to Stunning Architecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ume Plums and Figs♪ Searching for Local Sweets and Sake in Kyoto Tea Country
Time required: 1 hour
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Seek out some of the best autumn foliage in the temples of Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Matabe Thatched B&B
Matabe is a thatched house accommodation providing a tranqu…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Pure Japanese Style Ryotei, Hekisui Gyoen
Hekisui Gyoen is a Japanese-style ryokan inn located on the…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Hanayashiki-ukifune-en
All rooms at Hanayashiki-ukifune-en face the Uji River, off…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Monjusou
Get up close and personal with Amanohashidate at Monjusou, …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Seikiro Ryokan
The Seikiro Ryokan inn opened in the castle town of Miyazu …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining
Chabu Dining is a farmhouse guest house run by an owner and…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Ichiboukan
★Just a 30-second walk to the beach★
Our inn feature…Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main
The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located …
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Kyoto Wazukaso
Kyoto Wazukaso is a comfortable inn located in Wazuka Town …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
B&B Hisaya
This is a bed and breakfast located in the heart of Miyama’…
Unique Stays
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: Kyoto’s Best Local Food
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.06.26New Trip Ideas: Beyond Arashiyama: A Day Trip to Kyoto’s Other Bamboo Grove
Kyoto Tea Country2026.06.23New Trip Ideas: A Day Trip Plan in Uji
Woodland Kyoto2026.06.08Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
News2026.06.01Kyoto Cycling Safety Rules and Violations Resource
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Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
