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
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
Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Foliage Guide 2025 & 3 Must-See Spots (Updated Regularly)
2025.11.07
Activities
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Half-day home visit experience at Akane san’s house
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
Fermentation bath experience
Irregular holidays
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Uesugi Strawberry Farm
From January to June (until all fruit is harvested)
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
《Winter Season Only》Miyama Herbal Tea Making Experience
Activity available from December to March (other than Wednesdays)
Japanese Culture
Activities
Thatched Village Guided Walk in KYOTO MIYAMA
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun throughout the year
Active/Outdoor / 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
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Shimenawa Making Experience
Throughout the year except Wednesday and every 20th October to 10th November
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
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
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
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
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
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
Trip Ideas
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
Ume Plums and Figs♪ Searching for Local Sweets and Sake in Kyoto Tea Country
Time required: 1 hour
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
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
Travel around famous spots in “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Woodland Kyoto” by train
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Take a Drive Around Famous Spots in Kyoto Infused with Tea
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Satoyama Guest House Couture
Kanbayashi, where Satoyama Guest House Couture is located, …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Tautasya
Tautasya grow all the rice and vegetables served at their c…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Shoreki-ji Temple
The Shoreki-ji Temple, constructed in 942, is situated in A…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo is conviently located outside of…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Wine & Hotel CHITOSE
About 3 minutes' walk from Amanohashidate Station and 3 min…
Hotels
Accommodation
Farmhouse Inn Kurian
This farmhouse inn is conveniently located at 10 min drive …
Traditional inns (ryokan) / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Bishamon House
Bishamon House is located at the foot of the eastern mounta…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Ayabe Onsen
Ayabe Onsen Nio-no-yu, surrounded by the nature of Kanbayas…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Matabe Thatched B&B
Matabe is a thatched house accommodation providing a tranqu…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main
The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located …
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.
