Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
New Trip Ideas: See Kyoto’s Seaside
2026.07.31
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
2026.06.08
New Trip Ideas: The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.08.04
New Trip Ideas: A Day Trip Plan in Uji
2026.08.07
(For Foreign Residents of Kyoto Prefecture Only) We’re Recruiting Creators: Share the Best of Kyoto with the World!
2026.08.03
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
A Day-Trip Plan in Uji: The Guide to Matcha Sweets, Local Cuisine, and Exploring Byodo-in Temple
2026.08.07
Discover “Woodland Kyoto” with the JAL Hometown Ambassador Kyoto!
2026.08.07
The 100th Anniversary of the Revival of “Ukai on the Uji River”—Discover Uji This Summer!
2026.08.04
In Search of Flowers on Kyoto’s Outskirts! The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.08.04
Explore with the Locals! The Best Cherry Blossom & Autumn Leaf Spots Around Kyoto, Plus Helpful Travel Tips
2026.08.01
See Kyoto’s Seaside! A Day Trip Itinerary for Stunning Views in Amanohashidate
2026.07.31
Beyond Arashiyama: A Day Trip to Kyoto’s Other Bamboo Grove
2026.07.28
Charmed by Hydrangeas at Gansenji Temple and Hands-On Experiences in “Teatopia”
2026.06.01
Magic in Uji: A Journey of Flowers and Flavors
2026.04.16
Chasing Fall Colors: Seasonal Goshuin Hunting in Kyoto’s Nishiyama Area
2026.03.13
Activities
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Tradi Inc.
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
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
Furuma-ya Cooking Class
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Miso-Making Workshop
Held during winter
Japanese Culture
Activities
Waterfall Trekking Tour in KYOTO MIYAMA
During 4/1-11/30
any day other than Wed.Active/Outdoor
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Kyoto Yuzen Shigo-dyeing Workshop
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 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
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
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
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
Relax in Nature and Tour Some of Kyoto’s Photogenic Locations
Time required: Two days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
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
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in 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
Seek out some of the best autumn foliage in the temples of Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
A Scenic Drive Through Fukuchiyama: Exploring Kyoto’s Oni Legends and Local Cuisine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate
Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate, opened in Kyotanabe City …
Hotels
Accommodation
Ryokan Yuhigaura
Reopened in 2023 after a fresh renovation, featuring spacio…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Hashidate Bay Hotel
Hashidate Bay Hotel is perched on a hill, offering a unique…
Hotels
Accommodation
Auberge Kikuya
Auberge Kikuya began its journey in 1922 as a tempura speci…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Taiza Onsen Sumihei
Sumihei is a private inn with 19 rooms, overlooking the stu…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Miyama Futon & Breakfast Thatched Cottages
Miyama Futon& Breakfast is a traditional thatched cottage f…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Shoreki-ji Temple
The Shoreki-ji Temple, constructed in 942, is situated in A…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Ryotei KAI
A Sanctuary of Silence and Essence
A three-story woo…Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Ujosoan
Nestled in Yuhigaura Onsen in northern Kyoto Prefecture, kn…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Wine & Hotel CHITOSE
About 3 minutes' walk from Amanohashidate Station and 3 min…
Hotels
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 Day Trip Plan in Uji
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.08.04New Trip Ideas: The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
News2026.08.03(For Foreign Residents of Kyoto Prefecture Only) We’re Recruiting Creators: Share the Best of Kyoto with the World!
News2026.08.01New Trip Ideas: The Best Cherry Blossom & Autumn Leaf Spots Around Kyoto
Kyoto by the Sea2026.07.31New Trip Ideas: See Kyoto’s Seaside
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Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
