Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us

Exciting Outdoor Activities in Kyoto’s Beautiful Backcountry
2025.07.08


Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
2025.06.24





Discover Gansenji Temple’s Hydrangea Charm
2025.06.16


The Tango Peninsula: Unravel Timeless Treasures Along Kyoto’s Coast
2025.03.31


Kyoto’s Muko Bamboo Path and the Artisanal Mastery Behind It
2025.02.18


8 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots for Hanami in Kyoto in 2025
2025.02.17





The Port City of Maizuru: From Spectacular Scenery to Pleasure Cruises and Navy Heritage
2025.02.12


Discover Amanohashidate’s Oceanside Charm in Northern Kyoto
2025.01.31


Savor Suntory Whisky with Kyoto’s Best Food, All in One Day
2025.01.24


One-Day Cycling Journey Through Wazuka’s Calming Tea Fields
2025.01.14

Activities
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
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
Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tradi Inc.
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Matcha Art Experience (Wazukacha Cafe)
Reservations required.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Furuma-ya Cooking Class
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Gyokuro Tea Hand-Kneading Experience (Fugenji Fureai no Eki)
January-December
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Uesugi Strawberry Farm
From January to June (until all fruit is harvested)
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Tea Hand-Kneading, Uji Tea-Making on a Ceramic Plate, Matcha Tea-Making with a Stone Mortar (Fukujuen Uji Tea Workshop)
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
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
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
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 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
Trip Ideas
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
Relax in nature and tour some of Kyoto’s photogenic locations
Time required: Two days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Take a drive around famous spots in Kyoto Infused with Tea
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ume Plums and Figs♪ Searching for Local Sweets and Sake in Kyoto Tea Country
Time required: 1 hour
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Off the beaten path Cherry Blossom viewing spots in KYOTO MIYAMA
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
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
Accommodation
Accommodation
Koiya Farmhouse Inn
Koiya Farmhouse Inn is located next to Iwaki-jinja Shrine i…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Charoku Bekkan
Charoku Bekkan is situated in front of Shimazaki Park, near…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Taisanboku Miyama
Far from the busy city, come and surround yourself with the…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Syoenso Hozugawatei
Syoenso Hozugawatei is a Japanese-style ryokan inn in Kameo…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Tango no Yuyado Ebisuya (Kitsu)
This traditional ryokan inn in Kyotango has a style that's …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Ashiu Yama-no-Ie Inn
This lodging is conveniently located right by the entrance …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Shunki An – Traditional Thatched House Inn & Cafe
It's a large renovated thatched roof kominka
Sit aro…Unique Stays
Accommodation
Furuma-ya
Furuma-ya is an old country house located in the countrysid…
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
Tautasya
Tautasya grow all the rice and vegetables served at their c…
Guesthouses / 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
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.
