Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
New Trip Ideas: Amanohashidate: Where Hot Springs Meet the Sandbar View
2026.10.22
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
2026.06.08
New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Bamboo Beyond Arashiyama: A Half-Day Guide to the Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.10.28
New Trip Ideas: Wazuka Tea Plantation: A Guide to Kyoto’s Rolling Tea Fields
2026.10.20
New Trip Ideas: Beat the Rain or Heat: the 13 Best Indoor Spots in Kyoto
2026.11.04
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Beat the Rain or Heat: the 13 Best Indoor Spots in Kyoto
2026.11.04
Autumn in Rural Kyoto: Where to See Fall Colors and What to Do Beyond the City
2026.10.30
Kyoto Bamboo Beyond Arashiyama: A Half-Day Guide to the Otokuni Bamboo Grove
2026.10.28
Where to Stop on a Drive from Kyoto to Amanohashidate: A Trip Through Miyama, Maizuru, Fukuchiyama, and Ayabe Onsen
2026.10.28
Amanohashidate: Where Hot Springs Meet the Sandbar View
2026.10.22
The Best Day Trips from Kyoto to 4 Major Regions Nearby
2026.10.21
Wazuka Tea Plantation: A Guide to Kyoto’s Rolling Tea Fields
2026.10.20
Autumn Escape on the Green Liner: A Day Trip Through Kyoto Tea Country
2026.10.07
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
Activities

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


A Kyoto Field Trip For Grown-Ups! Make a Kyo-Kuksa Mug with Tanshu Wood & Forestry Tour
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture

Activities

Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture

Activities

Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts / Japanese Culture

Activities

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

Activities

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

Activities
Kyoto Yuzen Shigo-dyeing Workshop
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours

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

Adventure Tours

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

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

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
Trip Ideas

Trip Ideas

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

Trip Ideas

Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
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

Take a Drive Around Famous Spots in Kyoto Infused with Tea
Time required: Five-day trip
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



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

Experience the Bounty of the Kizugawa River in Kyoto! Family Activity Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor / Water Sports

Trip Ideas

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

Trip Ideas

Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
Outdoor
Accommodation

Accommodation

Miyama Heimat Youth Hostel
This lodging is an economically friendly place to stay and …
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Ashiu Yama-no-Ie Inn
This lodging is conveniently located right by the entrance …
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main
The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located …
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Monjusou
Get up close and personal with Amanohashidate at Monjusou, …
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

NIPPONIA Miyama Tsurugaoka Mountain Village
Our inn, a revived traditional Japanese house, in Miyama, K…
Traditional inns (ryokan) / Unique Stays

Accommodation

MARU+JYU
Opened in September 2016, this farmhouse inn is a renovated…
Guesthouses

Accommodation

Kigusuriya Annex
This traditional Japanese inn has a welcoming, friendly atm…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Hotel Discover Kyoto Nagaokakyo
Hotel Discover Nagaokakyo opened in September 2019. This co…
Hotels

Accommodation

Syoenso Hozugawatei
Syoenso Hozugawatei is a Japanese-style ryokan inn in Kameo…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

B&B Harimaya
Nestled in the upper reaches of Miyamas valleys this is the…
Guesthouses
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: Beat the Rain or Heat: the 13 Best Indoor Spots in Kyoto
News2026.10.30New Trip Ideas: Autumn in Rural Kyoto: Where to See Fall Colors and What to Do Beyond the City
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.10.28New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Bamboo Beyond Arashiyama: A Half-Day Guide to the Otokuni Bamboo Grove
News2026.10.28New Trip Ideas: Where to Stop on a Drive from Kyoto to Amanohashidate
Kyoto by the Sea2026.10.22New Trip Ideas: Amanohashidate: Where Hot Springs Meet the Sandbar View
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
