Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
New Trip Ideas: See Kyoto’s Seaside
2026.07.31
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
2026.06.08
New Trip Ideas: The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.08.04
New Trip Ideas: A Day Trip Plan in Uji
2026.08.07
New Trip Ideas: Journey Through the Incredible History in Kyoto’s Outskirts!
2026.08.12
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
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
A Day-Trip Plan in Uji: The Guide to Matcha Sweets, Local Cuisine, and Exploring Byodo-in Temple
2026.08.07
Discover “Woodland Kyoto” with the JAL Hometown Ambassador Kyoto!
2026.08.07
The 100th Anniversary of the Revival of “Ukai on the Uji River”—Discover Uji This Summer!
2026.08.04
In Search of Flowers on Kyoto’s Outskirts! The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.08.04
Explore with the Locals! The Best Cherry Blossom & Autumn Leaf Spots Around Kyoto, Plus Helpful Travel Tips
2026.08.01
See Kyoto’s Seaside! A Day Trip Itinerary for Stunning Views in Amanohashidate
2026.07.31
Beyond Arashiyama: A Day Trip to Kyoto’s Other Bamboo Grove
2026.07.28
Charmed by Hydrangeas at Gansenji Temple and Hands-On Experiences in “Teatopia”
2026.06.01
Activities
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Thatched Village Guided Walk in KYOTO MIYAMA
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun throughout the year
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Learn the Etiquette of Japanese Tea Ceremonies (at Taiho-an)
10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed: Decemebr 21 - January 9Japanese Culture
Activities
Japanese Washi Paper Label-Making
June - November
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Matcha Making with a Stone Mill (Ujicha Kobo of Fukujuen Uji Kobo)
10:00am - 3:00pm (the last admission)
Closed: available daily, except on closed days (non-scheduled holidays)Japanese Culture
Activities
《Winter Season Only》Miyama Herbal Tea Making Experience
Activity available from December to March (other than Wednesdays)
Japanese Culture
Activities
Tradi Inc.
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Escorted)
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
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
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
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 days
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
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
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
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
Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
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
Take a Drive Around Famous Spots in Kyoto Infused with Tea
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
GRAX Premium Camp Resort, Kyoto Rurikei
This is a new style of camp that you can enjoy comfortably …
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Matabe Thatched B&B
Matabe is a thatched house accommodation providing a tranqu…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Ryokan Kigusuriya
The Kigusuriya Annex is a traditional Japanese inn that off…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Casa Miyama
Casa Miyama is a 110 year-old thatched roof country home in…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Mitoya
Staying at 150-year-old thatched-roof house in Miyama, surr…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Wine & Hotel CHITOSE
About 3 minutes' walk from Amanohashidate Station and 3 min…
Hotels
Accommodation
NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka Mountain Village
Our inn, a revived traditional Japanese house, in Miyama, K…
Traditional inns (ryokan) / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Miyama Terrace
Staying Miyama at luxury villa surrounded by rich natural b…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Keihanna Plaza Hotel
Keihanna Plaza, the central facility for interaction and ex…
Hotels
Accommodation
HOTEL＆KOTEI SOKA
Located approximately 2.5 hours by car from Kyoto and Osaka…
Hotels
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: Journey Through the Incredible History in Kyoto’s Outskirts!
News2026.08.08New Trip Ideas: Kyoto’s Best Local Food
Kyoto Tea Country2026.08.07New Trip Ideas: A Day Trip Plan in Uji
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.08.04New Trip Ideas: The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
News2026.08.03(Kyoto & Neighboring Area Residents Only) We’re Recruiting Creators: Share the Best of Kyoto with the World!
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
