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: Autumn in Rural Kyoto: Where to See Fall Colors and What to Do Beyond the City
2026.10.30
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
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
A Day-Trip Plan in Uji: The Guide to Matcha Sweets, Local Cuisine, and Exploring Byodo-in Temple
2026.08.07
Activities

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

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

Activities

Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / 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

《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor

Activities
Kyoto Yuzen Shigo-dyeing Workshop
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

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

Activities

Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / 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 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
Duration: 8 nights 9 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
Trip Ideas

Trip Ideas

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

Trip Ideas


Road Trip to Explore the Cherry Blossoms of Southern Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 1 day
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


Travel around famous spots in “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Woodland Kyoto” by train
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor

Trip Ideas


Soak up Kyoto’s onsen and savor its culinary riches
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture

Trip Ideas

Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
Outdoor

Trip Ideas

A Scenic Drive Through Fukuchiyama: Exploring Kyoto’s Oni Legends and Local Cuisine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture

Trip Ideas

Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor

Trip Ideas

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

Accommodation

Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato
Surrounded by the beauty of the sea and mountains, our hot …
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Ryotei KAI
A Sanctuary of Silence and Essence
A three-story woo…Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Matsumototei
Nestled on Mt. Kasagi since 1890, this ryokan (Japanese inn…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – New Annex
Kajikaso Inn is located near the clear-flowing waters of Yu…
Hotels

Accommodation

Kasyouen
Kashoen combines the charm of a traditional Japanese ryokan…
Hotels

Accommodation

Miyama Terrace
Staying Miyama at luxury villa surrounded by rich natural b…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Kigusuriya Annex
This traditional Japanese inn has a welcoming, friendly atm…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Yamazato Ryori Ryokan Isobe
This Japanese style inn is located right in the heart of Mi…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

MARU+JYU
Opened in September 2016, this farmhouse inn is a renovated…
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Guest House Yu
The accommodation is 100 yrs old traditional house located …
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: 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
News2026.10.21New Trip Ideas: The Best Day Trips from Kyoto to 4 Major Regions Nearby
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
