Introducing the unknown wonders of deep Kyoto Prefecture.
Dive into untouched nature, unique history, and culture in its four distinctive areas.
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Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
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Activities
Activities
Tango Chirimen Kimono Experience
Operating year-round
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
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Miyama
Available in spring, summer and autumn
Everyday except Wed. or Thurs. from April to November 2025Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
《1Day Bus Trip》Thatched Village Water Curtain & Japanese Sake Brewery Tour from JR Kyoto Station
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Self-sufficient Lifestyle Experience
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Maizuru Bay Sightseeing Boat
All Seasons. Departure times vary seasonally, please check website.
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride
Operating year-round
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tamiya Raden
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
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
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
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
Soak up Kyoto’s onsen and savor its culinary riches
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Exploring Autumn Colors in Kyoto’s Scenic Rakusai Area
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
A Scenic Drive Through Fukuchiyama: Exploring Kyoto’s Oni Legends and Local Cuisine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Travel around the sights: Kyoto City’s suburbs
Time required: Five-day trip
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 the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Enjoy a family day filled with nature and Japanese culture!
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Amanohashidate/Ine 2-Day Standard Course
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Relax in nature and tour some of Kyoto’s photogenic locations
Time required: Two days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Oni Legends Tour: A Drive from Oeyama to Amanohashidate
Time required: 3 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Syoenso Hozugawatei
Syoenso Hozugawatei is a Japanese-style ryokan inn in Kameo…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
SPA & HOTEL Suishun Matsuiyamate
Suishun, a spa where you can stay overnight, has opened in …
Hotels
Accommodation
Hotel Kitanoya
At Hotel Kitanoya, all rooms enjoy a spectacular view of Am…
Hotels
Accommodation
Mitoya
Staying at 150-year-old thatched-roof house in Miyama, surr…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Farmhouse NaNa
This is a place where you can experience traditional countr…
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Yakuno House
This inn is run by an Australian owner. Guests can freely u…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Green Lodge
This is a training accommodation facility that is located a…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Blodge Lodge
Blodge Lodge is recommended for you if you:
- Want …Guesthouses
Accommodation
B&B Miyama
A relaxing bed and breakfast surrounded by the lush nature …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Tautasya
Tautasya grow all the rice and vegetables served at their c…
Guesthouses / 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’s Leisure and Spa Resort✨ ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen Reopens!!
News2025.05.294 Great Spots for Green Maples and Hydrangeas in Kyoto
Kyoto by the Sea2025.04.30[Event] Tango Kuromatsu’s Irresistible Sweets Course Featuring Maizuru Matcha Green Tea
News2025.02.20We added a new pamphlet!
News2025.02.19We added the new sample itinerary!
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Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
