Daytrips around Kyoto

Osaka is a bustling, food-obsessed city just 30 minutes from Kyoto, offering neon-lit street food stalls, a stunning castle, and an irresistible urban energy.

Kurama and Kibune are two enchanting mountain villages north of Kyoto, perfect for a scenic hike through cedar forests and a visit to ancient spiritual shrines and temples.

Hiroshima and Miyajima offer a powerful blend of history and natural beauty, from the moving Peace Memorial to the iconic floating torii gate, all within a day from Kyoto.

Nara enchants visitors with freely roaming sacred deer, the world's largest bronze Buddha, and ancient temples just 45 minutes from Kyoto by train.