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
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
Exciting Outdoor Activities in Kyoto’s Beautiful Backcountry
2025.07.08
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
Activities
Activities
Osazen Strawberry Farm
December 1st to mid-June
Fruit/Vegetable Picking
Activities
E-bike Picnic in Kyoto Miyama
April - November
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Wazuka Town Japanese Tea Tour (Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms)
January-December
Active/Outdoor / Fruit/Vegetable Picking / Japanese Culture
Activities
Furuma-ya Cooking Class
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
A Kyoto Field Trip For Grown-Ups! Make a Kyo-Kuksa Mug with Tanshu Wood & Forestry Tour
Operating year-round
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Kintsugi Class
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Activities
Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience
Operating year-round
Japanese Culture
Activities
Maizuru Bay Sightseeing Boat
All Seasons. Departure times vary seasonally, please check website.
Active/Outdoor
Activities
Raku-ware Pottery Experience
Operating year-round (Limited to one group per day)
Crafts / Japanese Culture
Adventure Tours
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
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 (Escorted)
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
Trip Ideas
Trip Ideas
Girls’ Trip: Delightful Café and Sweets Adventure from Maizuru to Tango Peninsula!
Time required: 4 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
Ayabe City: The Floral Town of Kyoto – Cycling & Driving Routes
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
One-Day Uji Tour to Enjoy Uji Tea and World Heritage Sites
Time required: 1 day
Japanese Culture / Outdoor
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
Trip Ideas
Visiting Miyama’s Thatched Village by rental E-bike
Time required: 2.5hours to 4hours
Outdoor
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
Riverside Cycling in Yawata, Kyoto
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Trip Ideas
Tour Hidden Gems in Kameoka by Bicycle
Time required: 1 day
Outdoor
Accommodation
Accommodation
Shunki An – Traditional Thatched House Inn & Cafe
It's a large renovated thatched roof kominka
Sit aro…Unique Stays
Accommodation
Farmhouse Inn Kurian
This farmhouse inn is conveniently located at 10 min drive …
Traditional inns (ryokan) / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Taisanboku Miyama
Far from the busy city, come and surround yourself with the…
Guesthouses / Unique Stays
Accommodation
Blodge Lodge
Blodge Lodge is recommended for you if you:
- Want …Guesthouses
Accommodation
Keihanna Plaza Hotel
Keihanna Plaza is the central intersecting facility of Keih…
Hotels
Accommodation
Amanohashidate Hotel
Amanohashidate Hotel is in a prime location, about one minu…
Hotels
Accommodation
B&B Miyama
A relaxing bed and breakfast surrounded by the lush nature …
Guesthouses
Accommodation
Yamazato Ryori Ryokan Isobe
This Japanese style inn is located right in the heart of Mi…
Traditional inns (ryokan)
Accommodation
Miyama Nature & Culture Village Kajikaso Inn – Main
The ancient village of Miyama in northern Kyoto is located …
Unique Stays
Accommodation
Kigusuriya Annex
This traditional Japanese inn has a welcoming, friendly atm…
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.
