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
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
Kyoto Will Rock You: The Fascinating Mineral Culture of Woodland Kyoto
2024.12.27
Activities
Activities
Tango Chirimen Kimono Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
Active/Outdoor / 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
Activities
Waterfall Trekking Tour in KYOTO MIYAMA
During 4/1-11/30
any day other than Wed.Active/Outdoor
Activities
Miso-Making Workshop
Held during winter
Japanese Culture
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Wazuka Town Japanese Tea Tour (Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms)
January-December
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
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
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
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
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
Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Road Trip to Explore the Cherry Blossoms of Southern Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
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
Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
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
Travel around famous spots in “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Woodland Kyoto” by train
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Farmhouse NaNa
This is a place where you can experience traditional countr…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Pure Japanese Style Ryotei, Hekisui Gyoen
Hekisui Gyoen is a Japanese-style ryokan inn located on the…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Hotel & Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU
Hotel and Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU sits atop a small hill on th…
Hotels
Accommodation
Okuine Onsen Aburaya Bekken NAGOMITEI
Okuine Onsen Nagomitei is an onsen ryokan (a Japanese style…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Dosenbo Sanso
The village of Minamiyamashiro is located on the borders of…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Blodge Lodge
Blodge Lodge is recommended for you if you:
- Want …Guesthouses
Accommodation
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba
The Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba is located just ne…
Hotels
Accommodation
Shorenkan Yoshinoya
Overlooking the rural landscape of the small fishing town o…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Lakeside Hotel and Restaurant Little White Flower
A spa resort on the banks of a lake. For dinner, Lakeside H…
Hotels
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.
