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
Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
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
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
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
Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / 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 (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
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
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
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
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
Discover Kyoto’s Otokuni Area: A Drive Through History, from Buddhist Statues to Stunning Architecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
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
Trip Ideas
Relax in Nature and Tour Some of Kyoto’s Photogenic Locations
Time required: Two days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato
Surrounded by the beauty of the sea and mountains, our hot …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Sumiya Kiho-an
Kameoka City's Yunohana Onsen region is often referred to a…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Ashiu Yama-no-Ie Inn
This lodging is conveniently located right by the entrance …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo is conviently located outside of…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Kaikatei Hanagozen
Accommodation
NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka Mountain Village
Our inn, a revived traditional Japanese house, in Miyama, K…
Traditional inns (ryokan) / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Matsumototei
Nestled on Mt. Kasagi since 1890, this ryokan (Japanese inn…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Kasyouen
Kashoen combines the charm of a traditional Japanese ryokan…
Hotels
Accommodation
Matsutsuru
Accommodation
Kasyouen Bettei Fuka – Adult Only
Perched on the hills of Yuhigaura Onsen, this exclusive adu…
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: 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.
