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

Masahiro Sword Smithing Experience
Operating year-round (Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun)
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

Rental E-bike
Available from April to November. (not available during winter period)
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

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

Activities

Self-sufficient Lifestyle Experience
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture

Activities

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

Activities


Japanese Washi Paper Label-Making
June - November
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

Beyond Kyoto: A Five-Senses Adventure in Kameoka
January 30, 2026
Adventure

Activities

Matcha Making with a Stone Mill (Ujicha Kobo of Fukujuen Uji Kobo)
10:00am - 3:00pm (the last admission)
Closed: available daily, except on closed days (non-scheduled holidays)Japanese Culture

Activities

Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
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

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

Adventure Tours


Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
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

Adventure Tours


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

Trip Ideas

One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas


Road Trip to Explore the Cherry Blossoms of Southern Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / 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


Seek out some of the best autumn foliage in the temples of Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

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

Trip Ideas


Travel around famous spots in “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Woodland Kyoto” by train
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation

Accommodation

Hanayashiki-ukifune-en
All rooms at Hanayashiki-ukifune-en face the Uji River, off…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation


Auberge Kikuya
Auberge Kikuya began its journey in 1922 as a tempura speci…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Okuine Onsen Aburaya Bekken NAGOMITEI
Okuine Onsen Nagomitei is an onsen ryokan (a Japanese style…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

NIGIN
Amanohashidate: Where the sky and people connect. 【NIGIN】…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Guest House Yu
The accommodation is 100 yrs old traditional house located …
Guesthouses

Accommodation

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

Accommodation


Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining
Chabu Dining is a farmhouse guest house run by an owner and…
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Ujosoan
Nestled in Yuhigaura Onsen in northern Kyoto Prefecture, kn…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Ukawa Onsen Yoshino no Sato
Surrounded by the beauty of the sea and mountains, our hot …
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Monjusou
Get up close and personal with Amanohashidate at Monjusou, …
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: 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.
