Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
New Trip Ideas: Amanohashidate: Where Hot Springs Meet the Sandbar View
2026.10.22
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
2026.06.08
New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Bamboo Beyond Arashiyama: A Half-Day Guide to the Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.10.28
New Trip Ideas: Wazuka Tea Plantation: A Guide to Kyoto’s Rolling Tea Fields
2026.10.20
New Trip Ideas: Beat the Rain or Heat: the 13 Best Indoor Spots in Kyoto
2026.11.04
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Beat the Rain or Heat: the 13 Best Indoor Spots in Kyoto
2026.11.04
Autumn in Rural Kyoto: Where to See Fall Colors and What to Do Beyond the City
2026.10.30
Kyoto Bamboo Beyond Arashiyama: A Half-Day Guide to the Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.10.28
Where to Stop on a Drive from Kyoto to Amanohashidate: A Trip Through Miyama, Maizuru, Fukuchiyama, and Ayabe Onsen
2026.10.28
Amanohashidate: Where Hot Springs Meet the Sandbar View
2026.10.22
The Best Day Trips from Kyoto to 4 Major Regions Nearby
2026.10.21
Wazuka Tea Plantation: A Guide to Kyoto’s Rolling Tea Fields
2026.10.20
Autumn Escape on the Green Liner: A Day Trip Through Kyoto Tea Country
2026.10.07
Beyond Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Journey Through the Incredible History in Kyoto’s Outskirts!
2026.08.12
Kyoto’s Best Local Food: From Fresh Seafood to Matcha Cuisine, Desserts, and Unique Sushi
2026.08.08
Activities
Activities
Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts / 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
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Kyoto Yuzen Shigo-dyeing Workshop
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
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 (Self Guided & Short Guide)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Escorted)
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
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Road Trip to Explore the Cherry Blossoms of Southern Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Relax in Nature and Tour Some of Kyoto’s Photogenic Locations
Time required: Two days
Japanese Culture / 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
Take a drive to Kyoto by the Sea and a trip to appreciate Miyama’s picturesque scenery.
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Auberge Kikuya
Auberge Kikuya began its journey in 1922 as a tempura speci…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Matsumototei
Nestled on Mt. Kasagi since 1890, this ryokan (Japanese inn…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Bonfire Cafe and Inn DANMOME
Bonfire Cafe and Inn DANMOME is a soulful sanctuary designe…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Totoya
Accommodation
Blodge Lodge
Blodge Lodge is recommended for you if you:
- Want t…Guesthouses
Accommodation
Hanayashiki-ukifune-en
All rooms at Hanayashiki-ukifune-en face the Uji River, off…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Tango no Yuyado Ebisuya (Kitsu)
This traditional ryokan inn in Kyotango has a style that's …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Tsuruya
Accommodation
Charoku Bekkan
Charoku Bekkan is situated in front of Shimazaki Park, near…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Seikirou Ryokan
This is an old inn that carries works of art and a history …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
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: Beat the Rain or Heat: the 13 Best Indoor Spots in Kyoto
News2026.10.30New Trip Ideas: Autumn in Rural Kyoto: Where to See Fall Colors and What to Do Beyond the City
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.10.28New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Bamboo Beyond Arashiyama: A Half-Day Guide to the Otokuni Bamboo Grove
News2026.10.28New Trip Ideas: Where to Stop on a Drive from Kyoto to Amanohashidate
Kyoto by the Sea2026.10.22New Trip Ideas: Amanohashidate: Where Hot Springs Meet the Sandbar View
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
