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
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
Kizugawa City’s Beautiful Charm: History Meets Splendor of Fall Foliage
2025.11.06
Immerse Yourself in a Charming Cafe and Traditional Performing Arts in Kyoto’s Only Village
2025.10.30
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
Activities
Activities
Thatched Village Guided Walk in KYOTO MIYAMA
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun throughout the year
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Waterfall Trekking Tour in KYOTO MIYAMA
During 4/1-11/30
any day other than Wed.Active/Outdoor
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
Self-sufficient Lifestyle Experience
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / 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 Taxi Tour》Miyama Day Trip – Discover the Thatched Village & Local Cuisine
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tamiya Raden
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Level: Normal
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 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
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Travel around famous spots in “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Woodland Kyoto” by train
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Soak up Kyoto’s onsen and savor its culinary riches
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
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
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
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
Kigusuriya Annex
This traditional Japanese inn has a welcoming, friendly atm…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Matabe Thatched B&B
Matabe is a thatched house accommodation providing a tranqu…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
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
Miyama KAYA Villa
Kaya villa is a modern and comfortable thatched cottage sur…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main
The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located …
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Guest House Yu
The accommodation is 100 yrs old traditional house located …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Abura-ya
The beautiful countryside of Ohara is located deep in the m…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Satoyama Guest House Couture
Kanbayashi, where Satoyama Guest House Couture is located, …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Hashidate Bay Hotel
The Hashidate Bay Hotel is a European-style resort hotel th…
Hotels
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
＼Visit the Famous Shrines and Temples of Nishiyama, Kyoto from the Comfort of a Taxi on this 3-hour Experience! 🚖／
Kyoto Tea Country2025.11.13New Trip Ideas: Fun-Filled Adventures Through Kyoto Tea Country with Local Guides!
News2025.11.13New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Foliage Guide 2025 & 3 Must-See Spots (Updated Regularly)
News2025.07.01Kyoto’s Leisure and Spa Resort✨ ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen Reopens!!
News2025.05.294 Great Spots for Green Maples and Hydrangeas in Kyoto
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Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
