Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
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Kyoto’s Muko Bamboo Path and the Artisanal Mastery Behind It
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8 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots for Hanami in Kyoto in 2025
2025.02.17





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Savor Suntory Whisky with Kyoto’s Best Food, All in One Day
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One-Day Cycling Journey Through Wazuka’s Calming Tea Fields
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Activities
Activities
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
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
Miso-Making Workshop
Held during winter
Japanese Culture
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Maizuru Bay Sightseeing Boat
All Seasons. Departure times vary seasonally, please check website.
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Strawberry House British Garden Yawata Farm
Mid-December to Late May
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Kintsugi Class
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Wazuka Town Japanese Tea Tour (Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms)
January-December
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / 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
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
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
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Self Guided & Short Guide)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
Kyoto Miyama Satoyama Stay 3-day Plan
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Level: Easy
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Off the beaten path Cherry Blossom viewing spots in KYOTO MIYAMA
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
Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Relax in nature and tour some of Kyoto’s photogenic locations
Time required: Two days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Dosenbo Sanso
The village of Minamiyamashiro is located on the borders of…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Miyama Hyakujikkou
The name comes from 300-year-old crape myrtle tree, or saru…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Hanayashiki Ukifune
All rooms at Hanayashiki Ukifune-en face the Uji river, all…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Shoreki-ji Temple
The Shoreki-ji Temple, constructed in 942, is situated in A…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Wine & Hotel CHITOSE
About 3 minutes' walk from Amanohashidate Station and 3 min…
Hotels
Accommodation
Syoenso Hozugawatei
Syoenso Hozugawatei is a Japanese-style ryokan inn in Kameo…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Amanohashidate Hotel
Amanohashidate Hotel is in a prime location, about one minu…
Hotels
Accommodation
GRAX Premium Camp Resort, Kyoto Rurikei
This is a new style of camp that you can enjoy comfortably …
Unique Stays
Accommodation
The Tea Farm Guest House Enu To Enu
Opened at the end of July 2017, this farmhouse inn is an in…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Matsumoto-tei Ryokan Dining
This long-standing ryokan (traditional inn) with pheasant c…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
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
Kyoto’s Leisure and Spa Resort✨ ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen Reopens!!
News2025.05.294 Great Spots for Green Maples and Hydrangeas in Kyoto
Kyoto by the Sea2025.04.30[Event] Tango Kuromatsu’s Irresistible Sweets Course Featuring Maizuru Matcha Green Tea
News2025.02.20We added a new pamphlet!
News2025.02.19We added the new sample itinerary!
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Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
