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
Kyoto Tea Country & Iga Ninjas’ Birthplace with Kansai area 1 day pass
2025.12.26
Updated Trip Idea: Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
2025.12.24
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
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
Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
2025.12.24
New Fruits Brighten the Region: Blueberries and Lemons from Maizuru’s Oura Peninsula
2025.12.22
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
Activities
Activities
Kyo-yaki Pottery/Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour & Painting Experience (Sumiyama Pottery Village)
Reservations required.
Japanese Culture
Activities
Furuma-ya Cooking Class
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tea Brewing Experience (Takumi no Yakata)
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
Tango Chirimen Kimono Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Matcha farm Bed & Breakfast (farm-to-table meals and tour included.)
Please inquire.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Half-day home visit experience at Kenji san’s house
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Thatched Village Guided Walk in KYOTO MIYAMA
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun throughout the year
Active/Outdoor / 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
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
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
Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas
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
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
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
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
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
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
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Shoreki-ji Temple
The Shoreki-ji Temple, constructed in 942, is situated in A…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
KISSUIEN Stay&Food
Plaza Hotel Kissuien is an afforable hotel, well-placed in …
Hotels
Accommodation
Auberge Kikuya
Auberge Kikuya began its journey in 1922 as a tempura speci…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Hanare Ninoumi
Hanare Ninoumi is made up of three buildings, "Okyo," "Baig…
Hotels
Accommodation
Sumiya Kiho-an
Kameoka City's Yunohana Onsen region is often referred to a…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Tango no Yuyado Ebisuya (Kitsu)
This traditional ryokan inn in Kyotango has a style that's …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Yakuno House
This inn is run by an Australian owner. Guests can freely u…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main
The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located …
Unique Stays
Accommodation
MARU＋JYU
Opened in September 2016, this farmhouse inn is a renovated…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Kyoto Wazukaso
Kyoto Wazukaso is a comfortable inn located in Wazuka Town …
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
New 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
Kyoto by the Sea2026.01.13New Trip Ideas: The Ultimate Winter Escape in Kyoto for Taiza Crab, Ryokan, & Onsen
Kyoto Tea Country2025.12.26Kyoto Tea Country & Iga Ninjas’ Birthplace with Kansai area 1 day pass
News2025.12.24Updated Trip Idea: Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
