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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Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Immerse Yourself in a Special Experience at Koyama Tea Farm & Garden
2025.09.17
Midori Farm: A Place to Immerse Yourself in Nature and Savor Seasonal Delights
2025.08.27
Ayabe E-Bike Adventures: Choose Your Perfect Escape
2025.08.21
Explore Kasagidera Temple’s Beauty: A Driving Trip That Also Visits Minamiyamashiro Village
2025.07.24
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
Activities
Activities
Tea Brewing Experience (Takumi no Yakata)
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
Fukujuen CHA Experience Park
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
Gyokuro Tea Hand-Kneading Experience (Fugenji Fureai no Eki)
January-December
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Wazuka Town Japanese Tea Tour (Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms)
January-December
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
《1Day Bus Trip》Thatched Village Water Curtain & Japanese Sake Brewery Tour from JR Kyoto Station
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
Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
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
Shimenawa Making Experience
Throughout the year except Wednesday and every 20th October to 10th November
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
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
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
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
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 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 the Bounty of the Kizugawa River in Kyoto! Family Activity Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor / Water Sports
Trip Ideas
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
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
A Scenic Drive Through Fukuchiyama: Exploring Kyoto’s Oni Legends and Local Cuisine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
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
Discover Kyoto’s Otokuni Area: A Drive Through History, from Buddhist Statues to Stunning Architecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hotel Kitanoya
At Hotel Kitanoya, all rooms enjoy a spectacular view of Am…
Hotels
Accommodation
Shunki An – Traditional Thatched House Inn & Cafe
It's a large renovated thatched roof kominka
Sit aro…Unique Stays
Accommodation
B&B Harimaya
Nestled in the upper reaches of Miyamas valleys this is the…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Hotel & Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU
Hotel and Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU sits atop a small hill on th…
Hotels
Accommodation
Miyama KAYA Villa
Kaya villa is a modern and comfortable thatched cottage sur…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Casa Miyama
Casa Miyama is a 110 year-old thatched roof country home in…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Bishamon House
Bishamon House is located at the foot of the eastern mounta…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Hanare Ninoumi
Hanare Ninoumi is made up of three buildings, "Okyo," "Baig…
Hotels
Accommodation
Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – New Annex
Kajikaso Inn is located near the clear-flowing waters of Yu…
Hotels
Accommodation
Taiza Onsen Sumihei
Sumihei is a private inn with 19 rooms, overlooking the stu…
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.
