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
Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Miyama
Available in spring, summer and autumn
Everyday except Wed. or Thurs. from April to November 2025Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tono Village (Hiking to the Stone Buddha)
January-December
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Learn the Etiquette of Japanese Tea Ceremonies (at Taiho-an)
10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed: Decemebr 21 - January 9Japanese Culture
Activities
Fermentation bath experience
Irregular holidays
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
《Winter Season Only》Miyama Herbal Tea Making Experience
Activity available from December to March (other than Wednesdays)
Japanese Culture
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Learn to make your own traditonal wagashi sweets with a professional confectioner (in Komyo-ji Temple)
May 30th, June 6th, July 18th
Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
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
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 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 by the Sea E-bike Tour (Self Guided & Short Guide)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 days
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
Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
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
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
Accommodation
Accommodation
Ryokan Kigusuriya
The Kigusuriya Annex is a traditional Japanese inn that off…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
KISSUIEN Stay&Food
Plaza Hotel Kissuien is an afforable hotel, well-placed in …
Hotels
Accommodation
Farmhouse NaNa
This is a place where you can experience traditional countr…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Shoreki-ji Temple
The Shoreki-ji Temple, constructed in 942, is situated in A…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Ichiboukan
★Just a 30-second walk to the beach★
Our inn feature…Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Dosenbo Sanso
Minamiyamashiro Village is located on the borders of Kyoto,…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main
The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located …
Unique Stays
Accommodation
HOTEL＆KOTEI SOKA
Located approximately 2.5 hours by car from Kyoto and Osaka…
Hotels
Accommodation
Matabe Thatched B&B
Matabe is a thatched house accommodation providing a tranqu…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Miyama Terrace
Staying Miyama at luxury villa surrounded by rich natural b…
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.
