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
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New Trip Ideas: 5 Unique Stays and the Warm Hospitality of Their Owners in Woodland Kyoto
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New Trip Ideas: Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
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Kyoto Tea Country & Iga Ninjas’ Birthplace with Kansai area 1 day pass
2025.12.26
New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Prefecture Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Latest Updates & 3 Hidden Gems
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Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Chasing Fall Colors: Seasonal Goshuin Hunting in Kyoto’s Nishiyama Area
2026.03.13
Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
2026.03.11
Kyoto Prefecture Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Latest Updates & 3 Hidden Gems (Updated Regularly)
2026.03.11
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
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Activities

Activities

Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking

Activities

E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor

Activities

Tea Brewing Experience (Takumi no Yakata)
January-December
Japanese Culture

Activities

《Private Taxi Tour》Miyama Day Trip – Discover the Thatched Village & Local Cuisine
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

Matcha Art Experience (Wazukacha Cafe)
Reservations required.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture

Activities

Half-day home visit experience at Akane san’s house
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

Tango Chirimen Kimono Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture

Activities

Zen Meditation
Operating year-round (Except for August and December)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

Chakabuki, a Tea-Guessing Game (at Soenkoyuan Yantan)
10:00am - 5:00pm (March-October), 10:00am - 4:00pm (November-February)
Closed: Wednesdays, Thursdays, year-end and new-year holidays, summer holidaysJapanese Culture

Activities

《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Adventure Tours

Adventure Tours

Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Escorted)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 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

Kyoto Miyama Satoyama Stay 3-day Plan
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Level: Easy

Adventure Tours


The Oni Trail Highlight Short
Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Level: Normal

Adventure Tours


Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
Duration: 4 nights 5 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

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 day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
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

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


Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Amanohashidate/Ine 2-Day Standard Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation

Accommodation

Keburikawa
Keburikawa is located deep within the Yunohana Onsen region…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Miyama KAYA Villa
Kaya villa is a modern and comfortable thatched cottage sur…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Kominka Inn THYME
Luxury cottage that is renovated traditional house in the r…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Bonfire Cafe and Inn DANMOME
Bonfire Cafe and Inn DANMOME is a soulful sanctuary designe…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Casa Miyama
Casa Miyama is a 110 year-old thatched roof country home in…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Hanare Ninoumi
Hanare Ninoumi is made up of three buildings, "Okyo," "Baig…
Hotels

Accommodation

Hotel & Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU
Hotel and Resorts KYOTO-MIYAZU sits atop a small hill on th…
Hotels

Accommodation

Ryokan Yuhigaura
Reopened in 2023 after a fresh renovation, featuring spacio…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

HOTEL&KOTEI SOKA
Located approximately 2.5 hours by car from Kyoto and Osaka…
Hotels

Accommodation

Miyama Terrace – The Riverfront
It's a classy and pleasant outdoor experience in which you …
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
New Trip Ideas: Chasing Fall Colors: Seasonal Goshuin Hunting in Kyoto’s Nishiyama Area
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.03.11New Trip Ideas: Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
News2026.03.11New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Prefecture Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Latest Updates & 3 Hidden Gems
Woodland Kyoto2026.02.06New 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
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
