Sightseeing Spots

There's more to the allure of Kyoto than just its historical treasures. You can also enjoy its diverse and stunning scenery: exquisite valleys whose appearance changes with each of the four seasons, lush green hillsides, beautiful seascapes, vibrant green tea fields, and traditional rural townscapes. Discover all of Kyoto's spectacular scenery that should be seen at least once in your life.
Kyoto Prefecture is divided into five areas, in each of which you can get to know a side of Kyoto that you never knew existed. You'll find Kyoto by the Sea facing the Sea of Japan; Woodland Kyoto, where you'll still find unspoilt Japanese landscapes; Kyoto Tea Country, with its beautiful rolling tea fields; Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove, which has many historical and cultural heritage sites; and cosmopolitan Kyoto City.

Motoise Kono Shrine

Located to the northern side of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's "Three Famous Scenic Views," the anci ...

Temples & Shrines
Kyoto by the Sea

Fukuchido Hanko Café

Located close to Fukuchiyama Station, Fukuchido is a long-established shop for "hanko" (personal sea ...

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Kyoto by the Sea Woodland Kyoto

Chikiri-ya Odori Senbei Honke Sweets

Located near Fukuchiyama Castle, built by the famous samurai Mitsuhide Akechi, Chikiri-ya is a Japan ...

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Kyoto by the Sea Woodland Kyoto

Onaru Burial Mounds

The Onaru Burial Mounds were bulit in the later part of the Kofun period (late 6th century to early ...

Historical Sites Parks & Nature Scenic Spots
Kyoto by the Sea

Funaya-no-Sato Roadside Station (Michi-no-eki)

This is a park that overlooks Ine Bay and the Funaya (boat houses). In addition to restaurants and d ...

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Kyoto by the Sea

Ono no Komachi Onsen

At this hot spring, the hot alkaline water has a gentle feel on the skin. The facility is located on ...

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Kyoto by the Sea

Ukawa Onsen

This establishment features a marine hot spring that takes your breathe away with the blueness of th ...

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Kyoto by the Sea

Kumano Shrine (Ayabe)

Kumano shrine near Ayabe in Kyoto prefecture has an air of mystery about it. The grounds includes a ...

Historical Sites Temples & Shrines
Kyoto by the Sea Woodland Kyoto

Barazushi

Tango barazushi is a local delicacy of the Tango Region. It is a kind of chirashizushi, which is a r ...

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Kyoto by the Sea

UNESCO San’in Kaigan Global Geopark

Stretching from Kyoto through northern Hyogo, Tottori, and parts of Shimane Prefectures, this UNESCO ...

Beaches Parks & Nature Scenic Spots
Kyoto by the Sea

Takeno Sake Brewery

A family-run operation in its 6th generation, the head brewer at Takeno Sake Brewery has a chemistry ...

Workshops & Breweries
Kyoto by the Sea

Kinoshita Sake Brewery

Founded in 1842, Kinoshita Sake Brewery is known for their Tamagawa sake brand. Immediately after ta ...

Workshops & Breweries
Kyoto by the Sea