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
Experience Another Kyoto Like Never Before At Osaka’s 2025 World Expo
2025.06.24
Discover Gansenji Temple’s Hydrangea Charm
2025.06.16
The Tango Peninsula: Unravel Timeless Treasures Along Kyoto’s Coast
2025.03.31
Kyoto’s Muko Bamboo Path and the Artisanal Mastery Behind It
2025.02.18
8 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots for Hanami in Kyoto in 2025
2025.02.17
The Port City of Maizuru: From Spectacular Scenery to Pleasure Cruises and Navy Heritage
2025.02.12
Discover Amanohashidate’s Oceanside Charm in Northern Kyoto
2025.01.31
Savor Suntory Whisky with Kyoto’s Best Food, All in One Day
2025.01.24
One-Day Cycling Journey Through Wazuka’s Calming Tea Fields
2025.01.14
Kyoto Will Rock You: The Fascinating Mineral Culture of Woodland Kyoto
2024.12.27
Activities
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
Tea Hand-Kneading, Uji Tea-Making on a Ceramic Plate, Matcha Tea-Making with a Stone Mortar (Fukujuen Uji Tea Workshop)
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
Strawberry House British Garden Yawata Farm
Mid-December to Late May
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
Matcha Art Experience (Wazukacha Cafe)
Reservations required.
Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Bamboo Basket Weaving: Experience the skills of a certified Kyoto craftsman!
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Fukujuen CHA Experience Park
January-December
Japanese Culture
Activities
Tea farm tour & tasting in Wazuka, Kyoto
Please inquire.
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Tamiya Raden
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Thatched Village Guided Walk in KYOTO MIYAMA
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun throughout the year
Active/Outdoor / Japanese Culture
Activities
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Adventure Tours
Adventure Tours
The Oni Trail
Duration: 8 nights 9 days
Level: Normal
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
Deep Kyoto 1 Day Countryside Cycling
Duration: 1 night 2 days
Level: Easy
Adventure Tours
Kyoto by the Sea E-bike Tour (Self Guided & Short Guide)
Duration: 3 days / 4 days / 5 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
Kyoto Miyama Satoyama Stay 3-day Plan
Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Level: Easy
Trip Ideas
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
Trip Ideas
Seek out some of the best autumn foliage in the temples of Kyoto Prefecture
Time required: 2 days
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
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
A Scenic Drive Through Fukuchiyama: Exploring Kyoto’s Oni Legends and Local Cuisine
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture
Trip Ideas
Soak up Kyoto’s onsen and savor its culinary riches
Time required: 9 hours
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
Take a drive to Kyoto by the Sea and a trip to appreciate Miyama’s picturesque scenery.
Time required: Five-day trip
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Keihanna Plaza Hotel
Keihanna Plaza is the central intersecting facility of Keih…
Hotels
Accommodation
Shunki An – Traditional Thatched House Inn & Cafe
It's a large renovated thatched roof kominka
Sit aro…Unique Stays
Accommodation
SPA & HOTEL Suishun Matsuiyamate
Suishun, a spa where you can stay overnight, has opened in …
Hotels
Accommodation
LOGOS LAND
LOGOS LAND was founded in 2018 with the cooperation of Kyot…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Blodge Lodge
Blodge Lodge is recommended for you if you:
- Want …Guesthouses
Accommodation
Kaya Yamanoie
We are located in Tango in northern Kyoto, surrounded by th…
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Charoku Bekkan
Charoku Bekkan is situated in front of Shimazaki Park, near…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Seikiro Ryokan
The Seikiro Ryokan inn opened in the castle town of Miyazu …
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Plaza Hotel Kissuien
Plaza Hotel Kissuien is an afforable hotel, well-placed in …
Hotels
Accommodation
Ryokan Kigusuriya
The Kigusuriya Annex is a traditional Japanese inn that off…
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
4 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!
Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove2025.02.18New Trip Ideas: Kyoto’s Muko Bamboo Path and the Artisanal Mastery Behind It
Access
Find your way from major cities to the depths of Kyoto.
