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
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
2026.06.08
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
Kyoto Cycling Safety Rules and Violations Resource
2026.06.01
Inspiration
Discover Kyoto With Us
Charmed by Hydrangeas at Gansenji Temple and Hands-On Experiences in “Teatopia”
2026.06.01
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
Activities

Activities

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

Activities

Strawberry House British Garden Yawata Farm
Mid-December to Late May
Fruit/Vegetable Picking

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

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

Activities

Kyo-yaki Pottery/Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Kiln Tour & Painting Experience (Sumiyama Pottery Village)
Reservations required.
Japanese Culture

Activities

Tono Village (Hiking to the Stone Buddha)
January-December
Active/Outdoor

Activities

Matcha Art Experience (Wazukacha Cafe)
Reservations required.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture

Activities

Maizuru Bay Sightseeing Boat
All Seasons. Departure times vary seasonally, please check website.
Active/Outdoor

Activities

Tamiya Raden
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
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


The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal

Adventure Tours

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


Escorted Cycling Tour Road to Kyoto
Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Level: Normal
Trip Ideas

Trip Ideas

Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
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

Enjoy the Nagaokakyo streets to Komyoji Temple that only the locals know
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor

Trip Ideas

Off the beaten path Cherry Blossom viewing spots in KYOTO MIYAMA
Outdoor

Trip Ideas


Soak up Kyoto’s onsen and savor its culinary riches
Time required: 9 hours
Japanese Culture

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

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

Trip Ideas

Take a drive to Kyoto by the Sea and a trip to appreciate Miyama’s picturesque scenery.
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

Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation

Accommodation

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

Accommodation


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

Accommodation

HOTEL&KOTEI SOKA
Located approximately 2.5 hours by car from Kyoto and Osaka…
Hotels

Accommodation

Sightseeing Farm EwaLand
At this mountain cottage nearby Miyama River, you can cook …
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Ryokan Hamanoya
Hamanoya is a traditional Japanese ryokan located by the se…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Maizuru Fururu Farm
Furufuru Farm is located away from Maizuru's city center, s…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Miyama KAYA Villa
Kaya villa is a modern and comfortable thatched cottage sur…
Unique Stays

Accommodation

Ryokan Yuhigaura
Reopened in 2023 after a fresh renovation, featuring spacio…
Traditional inns (ryokan)

Accommodation

Totoya

Accommodation

Kaisyu
All guest rooms offer a direct view of the Sea of Japan.Spe…
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
Notice: Discover Kyoto Tamba with a Convenient 1-Day Pass
News2026.06.01Kyoto Cycling Safety Rules and Violations Resource
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2026.03.13New 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
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
