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: 5 Unique Stays and the Warm Hospitality of Their Owners in Woodland Kyoto
2026.02.06
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
5 Unique Stays and the Warm Hospitality of Their Owners in Woodland Kyoto
2026.02.06
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
Activities

Activities


Furuma-ya Cooking Class
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

《1Day Bus Trip》Thatched Village Water Curtain & Japanese Sake Brewery Tour from JR Kyoto Station
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

Strawberry House British Garden Yawata Farm
Mid-December to Late May
Fruit/Vegetable Picking

Activities

Beyond Kyoto: A Five-Senses Adventure in Kameoka
January 30, 2026
Adventure

Activities

Nonohana Plant-Based Dyeing Experience: Dye a one-of-a-kind item with your own hands
This activity is held every month for approximately 2-8 days.
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture

Activities

Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

Tea Brewing Experience (Takumi no Yakata)
January-December
Japanese Culture

Activities

Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours

Adventure Tours


Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
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
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

Kyoto Miyama Satoyama Stay 3-day Plan
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Level: Easy

Adventure Tours


The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Level: Normal

Adventure Tours


Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas

Trip Ideas

Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor

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

Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Off the beaten path Cherry Blossom viewing spots in KYOTO MIYAMA
Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor

Trip Ideas


Relax in Nature and Tour Some of Kyoto’s Photogenic Locations
Time required: Two 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

Experience the Bounty of the Kizugawa River in Kyoto! Family Activity Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor / Water Sports
Accommodation

Accommodation

Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo is conviently located outside of…
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Guest House Yu
The accommodation is 100 yrs old traditional house located …
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate
Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate, opened in Kyotanabe City …
Hotels

Accommodation

Kasyouen Hanare Kai
Facing the Japan sea, the Kasyouen Hanare Kai is a ryokan i…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

B&B Hanabusa Farmhouse
This B and B is run by a couple and overlooks several lovel…
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Miyama KAYA Villa
Kaya villa is a modern and comfortable thatched cottage sur…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Plaza Hotel Kissuien
Plaza Hotel Kissuien is an afforable hotel, well-placed in …
Hotels

Accommodation

Sightseeing Farm EwaLand
At this mountain cottage nearby Miyama River, you can cook …
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Farmhouse NaNa
This is a place where you can experience traditional countr…
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Dosenbo Sanso
Minamiyamashiro Village is located on the borders of Kyoto,…
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: 5 Unique Stays and the Warm Hospitality of Their Owners in Woodland Kyoto
Woodland Kyoto2026.02.03New 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
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
