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: A Journey to De-Stress with the Scents and Flavors of Woodland Kyoto
2026.02.03
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 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
Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Foliage Guide 2025 & 3 Must-See Spots (Updated Regularly)
2025.11.07
Kizugawa City’s Beautiful Charm: History Meets Splendor of Fall Foliage
2025.11.06
Activities
Activities
Miso-Making Workshop
Held during winter
Japanese Culture
Activities
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Fermentation bath experience
Irregular holidays
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Furuma-ya Cooking Class
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Half-day home visit experience at Kenji san’s house
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Uesugi Strawberry Farm
From January to June (until all fruit is harvested)
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Strawberry House British Garden Yawata Farm
Mid-December to Late May
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
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
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / 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
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
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Self Guided & Short Guide)
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
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / 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
Enjoy the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
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
Experience the Bounty of the Kizugawa River in Kyoto! Family Activity Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor / Water Sports
Trip Ideas
Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
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
One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Dosenbo Sanso
Minamiyamashiro Village is located on the borders of Kyoto,…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Yamazato Ryori Ryokan Isobe
This Japanese style inn is located right in the heart of Mi…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Kigusuriya Annex
This traditional Japanese inn has a welcoming, friendly atm…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Mitoya
Staying at 150-year-old thatched-roof house in Miyama, surr…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
B&B Harimaya
Nestled in the upper reaches of Miyamas valleys this is the…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Ryokan Chinsenro
Ryokan Chinsenro is about 2 kilometers away from the mouth …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Matabe Thatched B&B
Matabe is a thatched house accommodation providing a tranqu…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Tautasya
Tautasya grow all the rice and vegetables served at their c…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Shorenkan Yoshinoya
Overlooking the rural landscape of the small fishing town o…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Ashiu Yama-no-Ie Inn
This lodging is conveniently located right by the entrance …
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: 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
Woodland Kyoto2025.12.26RAIL＆ANOTHER KYOTO
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.
