Kyoto

Kyoto, Arashiyama, Gion, Uji

Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, is a city of timeless beauty. Discover World Heritage temples and shrines such as Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera. Stroll through Gion’s traditional streets and enjoy the changing colors of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. With its crafts, tea culture, and festivals, Kyoto is the heart of Japan’s tradition and elegance.

From Tokyo: Shinkansen 2h 20m

From Osaka: Local train 30m

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Discover hidden charms in each city and town through our visual map.

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Kizugawa City

Kizugawa City, located at the southernmost tip of Kyoto Prefecture, flourished as a transportation hub adjacent to Heijo-kyo (Nara) in ancient times and remains a historical city with precious old temples and stone Buddhas dotted in quiet hamlets like "Tono-no-Sato." Especially Jyoruri-ji and Iwafune-ji, which possess National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, convey the aesthetics of the Heian period and are sacred sites not to be missed by Buddhist art fans. It also has an aspect as a cutting-edge science city, giving it a unique atmosphere where history and the future intersect. It is an area where you can fulfill...

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Nagaokakyo City

Nagaokakyo City, with a history of once being the capital of Japan (Nagaoka-kyo), is a city known as the home of bamboo where historical remnants and rich nature coexist. Located between Kyoto and Osaka, it offers convenient access while allowing visitors to enjoy calm sightseeing away from crowds. You can find deep charms the more you walk, such as the seasonal food culture including specialty bamboo shoots and historical roads connected to Iwashimizu Hachimangu. Chosen by travelers who want to touch the "real face of Kyoto" different from the main routes, through Sengoku-period romance, beautiful bamboo groves, and temples colored...

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Yawata City

Located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, Yawata City is a city where history, nature, and stories of invention intersect, with the National Treasure Iwashimizu Hachimangu as its symbol. It is famous as the production area of the bamboo that Edison used for his light bulb filament, and a culture centered around bamboo is deeply ingrained. Also characterized by beautiful waterside landscapes as the Kizu, Uji, and Katsura rivers meet here. Beyond visiting historic shrines and temples, you can enjoy peaceful scenery around the vast Nagare-bashi bridge. It is a calm city that satisfies intellectual curiosity, where contributions to modern science and...

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Uji City

Globally renowned as the production area for Uji tea, Uji City is a beautiful city where history and fragrance drift through the air. Dotted with World Heritage sites like Byodo-in and Ujigami Shrine, it also features spots associated with The Tale of Genji. Savoring top-quality Matcha and Matcha sweets at traditional teahouses while listening to the murmuring of the Uji River is the highlight of Uji tourism. Traditional cormorant fishing (Ukai) and authentic tea ceremony experiences are also available. Accessible by a short train ride from central Kyoto, it is an area where you can enjoy refined tea culture and...

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Fukuchiyama City

Fukuchiyama City, a central city in northern Kyoto, has diverse charms including its history as a castle town built by Akechi Mitsuhide and the demon legends of Mt. Oe. Besides historical strolls centering on Fukuchiyama Castle, outdoor experiences utilizing rich nature are abundant. Also known as a "Sweets City," you can enjoy high-quality Western and Japanese confectionery using local specialties. Harmonizing urban sophistication with local warmth and offering good access via limited express from Kyoto, it is a highly satisfying destination for inquisitive travelers who want to enjoy history, legends, nature, and gourmet in a balanced way.

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Maizuru City

Maizuru City, a port town in northern Kyoto, is a core city of "Kyoto by the Sea" with a history of flourishing as a naval base and beautiful rias coastlines. The "Red Brick Warehouses" built in the Meiji era are now used as cultural facilities and shops, and their retro, solid atmosphere is popular with international travelers. The "Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum," telling the history of post-war returnees, is registered as a UNESCO Memory of the World for its prayers for peace. With fresh seafood like crab and oysters, and gourmet options like naval curry, it's a city where you...

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Kasagi Town

Located at the southern tip of Kyoto Prefecture, Kasagi Town is a nature-rich town known as a sanctuary for giant rocks, clear streams, and outdoor activities. "Mt. Kasagi," which flourished since ancient times as a base for mountain asceticism, features a giant Maitreya Bodhisattva carved into a cliff (Magaibutsu), overwhelming visitors with its scale. Additionally, the riverbed of the Kizu River is popular as one of Japan's leading camping spots, attracting people to actively enjoy nature through canoeing, bouldering, and trekking. In spring, cherry blossoms along the river bloom beautifully, and in autumn, mountain foliage colors vividly. It is recommended...

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Minamiyamashiro Village

The only "village" in Kyoto Prefecture, Minamiyamashiro Village is a hidden gem located at the borders of Mie, Shiga, and Nara Prefectures, featuring beautiful panoramic tea plantation views. The tea trees covering the steep slopes create a landscape like a work of art, looking picturesque from any angle. At the roadside station "Kyoto of Tea: Minamiyamashiro Village," you can enjoy sweets and dishes using the specialty "Mura-cha" tea, whose rich flavor is reputed to be unforgettable once tasted. Amidst the peaceful scenery along the JR Kansai Main Line, it is an ideal place for those who want to enjoy a...

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Kyotamba Town

Spreading across central Kyoto Prefecture, Kyotamba Town is an agricultural and nature-filled town long known as a treasure trove of food. It is the production area for famous luxury ingredients such as "Tanba Chestnuts," "Tanba Black Beans," and "Tanba Matsutake Mushrooms," attracting many gourmets in autumn seeking seasonal flavors. The area also features outdoor spots like the "Shizushi Limestone Cave," one of the largest in western Japan, and quiet mountain landscapes. With many bases where you can directly touch the local food culture, such as the roadside station "Tanba Markes," it is a highly recommended area for travelers who want...

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Miyama Town, Nantan City

Located in the center of Kyoto Prefecture, Miyama-cho is a symbolic place of "Kyoto by the Forest," where forests cover over 90% of the area and clear streams harmonize with the mountains. The biggest attraction is the village where traditional thatched-roof houses remain, preserving Japan's original landscape. Here, you can enjoy Japanese rural culture with all five senses, including seasonal flowers, winter snowscapes, and local Miyama milk and sweetfish dishes. Through cycling or walking, you can touch the slow-flowing time and the warm hospitality of the locals, making it the ultimate healing village where you can completely forget the city's...

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Ine Town

Located at the eastern end of the Tango Peninsula, Ine Town is a world-rare beautiful fishing village with about 230 "Funaya" traditional houses built facing the sea. The unique architectural style, where the first floor is a boat garage and the second floor is living space, is a crystallization of wisdom for living with the sea. Viewed from a sightseeing boat on the sea, the landscape of Funaya looks as if it's floating on the water, extremely mystical. Recently, guesthouses and cafes renovated from Funaya have increased, and spending time listening to the quiet sound of waves lets you feel...

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Kyoto City

Kyoto City is a world-class tourist destination that flourished as the capital of Japan for over a thousand years starting in 794. Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, magnificent temples and shrines such as Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera are part of the city's daily life. It also gathers the essence of Japanese aesthetics, including traditional Machiya townhouses, beautiful gardens that change with the seasons, and refined Kyo-ryori (Kyoto cuisine) and Matcha culture. This city, where modern urban functions coexist with traditions and festivals passed down through generations, offers new discoveries with every visit and is a special place for travelers...

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Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Prefecture has been the center of history and culture, flourishing as the capital of Japan for over a thousand years. It has diverse charms in each area: not only the city center with many UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines, but also "Kyoto by the Sea" featuring Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views; "Kyoto by the Forest" with beautiful misty landscapes; and "Kyoto of Tea" which produces the highest quality Uji tea. With the beauty of seasonal nature, traditional crafts, and a wide range of gourmet food from refined Kaiseki to local dishes, it is a dream...

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