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
New Trip Ideas: Goshuin Hunting in Early Summer Among Green Maples & Hydrangeas
2026.03.11
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
2026.03.11
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Magic in Uji: A Journey of Flowers and Flavors
2026.04.16
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
Activities
Activities
Shimenawa Making Experience
Throughout the year except Wednesday and every 20th October to 10th November
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Nonohana Plant-Based Dyeing Experience: Dye a one-of-a-kind item with your own hands
This activity is held every month for approximately 2-8 days.
Crafts / 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
Activities
Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Kintsugi Class
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
《Winter Season Only》Miyama Herbal Tea Making Experience
Activity available from December to March (other than Wednesdays)
Japanese Culture
Activities
Half-day home visit experience at Akane san’s house
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tamiya Raden
Operating year-round
Crafts / 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
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 Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
Adventure Tours
Escorted Cycling Tour Kyoto to the Sea
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
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
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Seek out some of the best autumn foliage in the temples of Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Take a Drive Around Famous Spots in Kyoto Infused with Tea
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Explore Woodland Kyoto’s Gardens
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Kasyouen Bettei Fuka – Adult Only
Perched on the hills of Yuhigaura Onsen, this exclusive adu…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Green Lodge
This is a training accommodation facility that is located a…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
B&B Harimaya
Nestled in the upper reaches of Miyamas valleys this is the…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Amanohashidate Hotel
From our natural hot spring bath, named "The Waters of the …
Hotels
Accommodation
MARU＋JYU
Opened in September 2016, this farmhouse inn is a renovated…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Taiza Onsen Sumihei
Sumihei is a private inn with 19 rooms, overlooking the stu…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Kasyouen
Kashoen combines the charm of a traditional Japanese ryokan…
Hotels
Accommodation
B&B Hanabusa Farmhouse
This B and B is run by a couple and overlooks several lovel…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Tsuruya
Accommodation
LOGOS LAND
As a leisure facility for outdoor dining, having fun and st…
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.
