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
New Trip Ideas: Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
2026.03.11
Kyoto Tea Country & Iga Ninjas’ Birthplace with Kansai area 1 day pass
2025.12.26
New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Prefecture Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Latest Updates & 3 Hidden Gems
2026.03.11
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Chasing Fall Colors: Seasonal Goshuin Hunting in Kyoto’s Nishiyama Area
2026.03.13
Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
2026.03.11
Kyoto Prefecture Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Latest Updates & 3 Hidden Gems (Updated Regularly)
2026.03.11
Where the Earth Meets the Sun: Experience Kyotanabe’s Yellow Spring
2026.03.06
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
Activities
Activities
Shimenawa Making Experience
Throughout the year except Wednesday and every 20th October to 10th November
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
《Private Taxi Tour》Miyama Day Trip – Discover the Thatched Village & Local Cuisine
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Thatched Village Guided Walk in KYOTO MIYAMA
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun throughout the year
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Strawberry House British Garden Yawata Farm
Mid-December to Late May
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Uesugi Strawberry Farm
From January to June (until all fruit is harvested)
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Furuma-ya Cooking Class
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Fukujuen CHA Experience Park
January-December
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
Self-sufficient Lifestyle Experience
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
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
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
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
Kyoto Miyama Satoyama Stay 3-day Plan
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Level: Easy
Trip Ideas
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
Road Trip to Explore the Cherry Blossoms of Southern Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / 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
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
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
Amanohashidate/Ine 2-Day Standard Course
Time required: 2 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
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Ichiboukan
★Just a 30-second walk to the beach★
Our inn feature…Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Guest House Yu
The accommodation is 100 yrs old traditional house located …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Miyama KAYA Villa
Kaya villa is a modern and comfortable thatched cottage sur…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba
The Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba is located just ne…
Hotels
Accommodation
Seikirou Ryokan
This is an old inn that carries works of art and a history …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Maizuru Fururu Farm
Furufuru Farm is located away from Maizuru's city center, s…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Yakuno House
This inn is run by an Australian owner. Guests can freely u…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Hotel & Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU
Hotel and Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU sits atop a small hill on th…
Hotels
Accommodation
Kyoto Rurikei Onsen for REST RESORT
This is a health promotion establishment that is equipped w…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Matabe Thatched B&B
Matabe is a thatched house accommodation providing a tranqu…
Guesthouses / 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: Chasing Fall Colors: Seasonal Goshuin Hunting in Kyoto’s Nishiyama Area
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.03.11New Trip Ideas: Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
News2026.03.11New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Prefecture Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Latest Updates & 3 Hidden Gems
Woodland Kyoto2026.02.06New 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
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
