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
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
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
Activities
Activities
《Private Taxi Tour》Miyama Day Trip – Discover the Thatched Village & Local Cuisine
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Learn the Etiquette of Japanese Tea Ceremonies (at Taiho-an)
10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed: Decemebr 21 - January 9Japanese Culture
Activities
Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Japanese Washi Paper Label-Making
June - November
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
《Winter Season Only》Miyama Herbal Tea Making Experience
Activity available from December to March (other than Wednesdays)
Japanese Culture
Activities
Wazuka Town Japanese Tea Tour (Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms)
January-December
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Strawberry House British Garden Yawata Farm
Mid-December to Late May
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Self-sufficient Lifestyle Experience
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Kintsugi Class
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Self Guided & Short Guide)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 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 (Escorted)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
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
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
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
Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
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
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
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
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
Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
A Scenic Drive Through Fukuchiyama: Exploring Kyoto’s Oni Legends and Local Cuisine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Accommodation
Accommodation
Farmhouse Inn Kurian
This farmhouse inn is conveniently located at 10 min drive …
Traditional inns (ryokan) / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Keburikawa
Keburikawa is located deep within the Yunohana Onsen region…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
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
Miyama Terrace
Staying Miyama at luxury villa surrounded by rich natural b…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Centrale Hotel Kyotango
Accommodation
KISSUIEN Stay&Food
Plaza Hotel Kissuien is an afforable hotel, well-placed in …
Hotels
Accommodation
Miyama Hyakujikkou
The name comes from 300-year-old crape myrtle tree, or saru…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo
Kyoto Guest Inn Nagaokakyo is conviently located outside of…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Shoreki-ji Temple
The Shoreki-ji Temple, constructed in 942, is situated in A…
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.
