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
A Fantastic Road Trip: Ujitawara to Wazuka via Jubuzan Tunnel
2026.02.19
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
Activities

Activities

Half-day home visit experience at Akane san’s house
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

Rental E-bike
Available from April to November. (not available during winter period)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

Fermentation bath experience
Irregular holidays
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

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

Activities

Miso-Making Workshop
Held during winter
Japanese Culture

Activities

Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking

Activities

Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture

Activities

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

Activities

《Winter Season Only》Miyama Herbal Tea Making Experience
Activity available from December to March (other than Wednesdays)
Japanese Culture

Activities

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

Adventure Tours


The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 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 Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 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 (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


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

Trip Ideas

Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor

Trip Ideas


Seek out some of the best autumn foliage in the temples of Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

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

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

Trip Ideas

Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture

Trip Ideas

Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
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

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

Trip Ideas


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

Accommodation

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

Accommodation

Miyama Futon & Breakfast Thatched Cottages
Miyama Futon& Breakfast is a traditional thatched cottage f…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

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

Accommodation

Blodge Lodge
Blodge Lodge is recommended for you if you:
- Want t…Guesthouses

Accommodation

Tango no Yuyado Ebisuya (Kitsu)
This traditional ryokan inn in Kyotango has a style that's …
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

B&B Harimaya
Nestled in the upper reaches of Miyamas valleys this is the…
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Ryokan Kigusuriya
The Kigusuriya Annex is a traditional Japanese inn that off…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Kominka Inn THYME
Luxury cottage that is renovated traditional house in the r…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

ippenan
Tucked away in the quiet coastal area of Kumihama, where th…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Casa Miyama
Casa Miyama is a 110 year-old thatched roof country home in…
Unique Stays
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
News2025.12.24Updated Trip Idea: Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
