Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
New Trip Ideas: See Kyoto’s Seaside
2026.07.31
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
2026.06.08
New Trip Ideas: The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.08.04
New Trip Ideas: A Day Trip Plan in Uji
2026.08.07
Kyoto Electric Scooter Safety Resource
2026.08.20
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Beyond Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Journey Through the Incredible History in Kyoto’s Outskirts!
2026.08.12
Kyoto’s Best Local Food: From Fresh Seafood to Matcha Cuisine, Desserts, and Unique Sushi
2026.08.08
A Day-Trip Plan in Uji: The Guide to Matcha Sweets, Local Cuisine, and Exploring Byodo-in Temple
2026.08.07
Discover “Woodland Kyoto” with the JAL Hometown Ambassador Kyoto!
2026.08.07
The 100th Anniversary of the Revival of “Ukai on the Uji River”—Discover Uji This Summer!
2026.08.04
In Search of Flowers on Kyoto’s Outskirts! The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.08.04
Explore with the Locals! The Best Cherry Blossom & Autumn Leaf Spots Around Kyoto, Plus Helpful Travel Tips
2026.08.01
See Kyoto’s Seaside! A Day Trip Itinerary for Stunning Views in Amanohashidate
2026.07.31
Beyond Arashiyama: A Day Trip to Kyoto’s Other Bamboo Grove
2026.07.28
Charmed by Hydrangeas at Gansenji Temple and Hands-On Experiences in “Teatopia”
2026.06.01
Activities
Activities
Maizuru Bay Sightseeing Boat
All Seasons. Departure times vary seasonally, please check website.
Active/Outdoor
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
Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Fukujuen CHA Experience Park
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
《Private Bike Tour》E-bike tours in rural Kyoto
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Kyo-yaki Pottery/Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour & Painting Experience (Sumiyama Pottery Village)
Reservations required.
Japanese Culture
Activities
Tradi Inc.
Crafts / 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
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Self-sufficient Lifestyle Experience
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
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
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
Discover Kyoto’s Otokuni Area: A Drive Through History, from Buddhist Statues to Stunning Architecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Enjoy the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Experience Japanese Traditions, Culture, and Cuisine at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a day filled with cute animals and breathtaking nature in Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Amanohashidate/Ine 2-Day Standard Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
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
Trip Ideas
Ume Plums and Figs♪ Searching for Local Sweets and Sake in Kyoto Tea Country
Time required: 1 hour
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Seikirou Ryokan
This is an old inn that carries works of art and a history …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Shunki An – Traditional Thatched House Inn & Cafe
It's a large renovated thatched roof kominka
Sit aro…Unique Stays
Accommodation
Ichiju Issai no Yado Chabu Dining
Chabu Dining is a farmhouse guest house run by an owner and…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Matsumototei
Nestled on Mt. Kasagi since 1890, this ryokan (Japanese inn…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Pure Japanese Style Ryotei, Hekisui Gyoen
Hekisui Gyoen is a Japanese-style ryokan inn located on the…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
KISSUIEN Stay&Food
Plaza Hotel Kissuien is an afforable hotel, well-placed in …
Hotels
Accommodation
NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka Mountain Village
Our inn, a revived traditional Japanese house, in Miyama, K…
Traditional inns (ryokan) / Unique Stays
Accommodation
B&B Hanabusa Farmhouse
This B and B is run by a couple and overlooks several lovel…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Ryotei KAI
A Sanctuary of Silence and Essence
A three-story woo…Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Furuma-ya
Furuma-ya is an old country house located in the countrysid…
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 Electric Scooter Safety Resource
News2026.08.12New Trip Ideas: Journey Through the Incredible History in Kyoto’s Outskirts!
News2026.08.08New Trip Ideas: Kyoto’s Best Local Food
Kyoto Tea Country2026.08.07New Trip Ideas: A Day Trip Plan in Uji
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.08.04New Trip Ideas: The Prettiest Seasonal Scenery in Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
