Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Looking for a Festive Place to Enjoy the Holiday Season? Come See the Winter Lights in Joyo!
2025.12.10
Racing Through Time in Nantan: In Search of the Forest’s Hidden Treasures
2025.11.14
Fun-Filled Adventures Through Kyoto Tea Country with Local Guides!
2025.11.13
Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Foliage Guide 2025 & 3 Must-See Spots (Updated Regularly)
2025.11.07
Kizugawa City’s Beautiful Charm: History Meets Splendor of Fall Foliage
2025.11.06
Immerse Yourself in a Charming Cafe and Traditional Performing Arts in Kyoto’s Only Village
2025.10.30
Immerse Yourself in a Special Experience at Koyama Tea Farm & Garden
2025.09.17
Midori Farm: A Place to Immerse Yourself in Nature and Savor Seasonal Delights
2025.08.27
Ayabe E-Bike Adventures: Choose Your Perfect Escape
2025.08.21
Explore Kasagidera Temple’s Beauty: A Driving Trip That Also Visits Minamiyamashiro Village
2025.07.24
Activities
Activities
Kyo-yaki Pottery/Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour & Painting Experience (Sumiyama Pottery Village)
Reservations required.
Japanese Culture
Activities
Matcha Art Experience (Wazukacha Cafe)
Reservations required.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
Active/Outdoor / 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
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tea Brewing Experience (Takumi no Yakata)
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
Tono Village (Hiking to the Stone Buddha)
January-December
Active/Outdoor
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
Waterfall Trekking Tour in KYOTO MIYAMA
During 4/1-11/30
any day other than Wed.Active/Outdoor
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 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 (Escorted)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 days
Level: Easy
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
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
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
Off the beaten path Cherry Blossom viewing spots in KYOTO MIYAMA
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Road Trip to Explore the Cherry Blossoms of Southern Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
Japanese Culture / 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
Take a Drive Around Famous Spots in Kyoto Infused with Tea
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
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
Accommodation
Accommodation
Hashidate Bay Hotel
The Hashidate Bay Hotel is a European-style resort hotel th…
Hotels
Accommodation
Plaza Hotel Kissuien
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
Farmhouse NaNa
This is a place where you can experience traditional countr…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Matsumototei
Nestled on Mt. Kasagi since 1890, this ryokan (Japanese inn…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Miyama Futon & Breakfast Thatched Cottages
Miyama Futon& Breakfast is a traditional thatched cottage f…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba
The Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba is located just ne…
Hotels
Accommodation
Kyoto Rurikei Onsen for REST RESORT
This is a health promotion establishment that is equipped w…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Taiza Onsen Sumihei
Sumihei is a private inn with 19 rooms, overlooking the stu…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Kaya Yamanoie
We are located in Tango in northern Kyoto, surrounded by th…
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
＼Visit the Famous Shrines and Temples of Nishiyama, Kyoto from the Comfort of a Taxi on this 3-hour Experience! 🚖／
Kyoto Tea Country2025.11.13New Trip Ideas: Fun-Filled Adventures Through Kyoto Tea Country with Local Guides!
News2025.11.13New Trip Ideas: Kyoto Prefecture Autumn Foliage Guide 2025 & 3 Must-See Spots (Updated Regularly)
News2025.07.01Kyoto’s Leisure and Spa Resort✨ ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen Reopens!!
News2025.05.294 Great Spots for Green Maples and Hydrangeas in Kyoto
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Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
