Fukuchiyama
Castle

This castle began when it was built as a base for Akechi Mitsuhide, who conquered Tamba Province. The stone fences remaining from the time the castle was built, and the sole castle tower in northern Kinki, are both very appealing.

<Access> Around 10 min. walk from Fukuchiyama Station (JR Fukuchiyama Line)

Ayabe
Rose Garden

A rose garden opened by citizen volunteers. Around 1,200 colorful, stunning roses bloom during the rose festivals held in spring and autumn every year.

<Access> Around 10 min. walk from Ayabe Station (JR San-in Line)

Thatched Village
(Kayabuki no Sato)

A village that has houses with Kayabuki roofs (thatched roofs), built with traditional techniques, still standing. You can gaze at unspoiled Japanese landscapes surrounded by beautiful nature, where time flows slowly.

<Access> Around 60 min. by bus from Hiyoshi Station (JR San-in Line)

Hozu-gawa
River Boat Ride

Go down a mountain stream that stretches around 16 km, from Tamba Kameoka to Arashiyama in Kyoto. Get on a boat handled by a skilled boatman and enjoy a 2-hour boat trip that lets you experience the splendid seasons and magnificent nature.

<Access> Around 8 min. walk from Kameoka Station (JR Sagano Line)

Take-no-Michi
(The Bamboo Path)

A bamboo forest in the hills of Nishiooka, known throughout Japan as a production area for quality bamboo. This bamboo path is 1,800m long and features 8 kinds of bamboo fences orderly lined up, including ancient mound fences, furniture and fences.

<Access> Around 30 min. walk from Katsuragawa Station (JR Kyoto Line)

Yanagidani
Kannon
Yokoku-ji Temple

A temple believed by many people, including the Imperial House of Japan, to be a place of prayer that cured eye diseases. In recent years, it has become popular as the temple where flower water, which is colorfully decorated with seasonal flowers, originated.

<Access> Around 15 min. by taxi from Nagaokakyo Station (JR Kyoto Line)

Asahi Group
Oyamazaki
Villa Museum
of Art

This museum consists of a main building built during Japanʼs Taisho and Showa Eras in the 20th century, and a new building designed by the architect Tadao Ando. Monetʼs painting “Water Lillies,” as well as artworks related to the mingei folk art movement, are displayed here.

<Access> Around 5 min. by free shuttle bus from Yamazaki Station (JR Kyoto Line)

Fukujuen
Yamashiro
MuseumTea Wholesaler Street
/ Iemon Tea Garden

Located in the Kamikoma tea wholesale district, lined with around 30 tea wholesalers, you can experience its history through tea wholesaler homes and furniture, and materials exhibits on tea cultivation and production.

<Access> Around 8 min. walk from Kamikoma Station (JR Nara Line)

Ishitera
Tea Fields

Tea fields with beautiful scenery located in Kyoto, which is famous for Uji tea production. Visitors will be greeted by the greenery stretching to the peaks of small mountains.

<Access> Around 10 min. by bus from Kamo Station (JR Kansai Line)

Kasagi-dera
Temple

A temple located on the peak of Mt. Kasagi, known as a famous spot for autumn leaves. The principle image of Buddha carved into a gigantic stone around 15m high only has its halo remaining, but itʼs still very impressive.

<Access> Around 45 min. walk from Kasagi Station (JR Kansai Line)

Michi no Eki
Ocha no Kyoto
Minamiyamashiro
Village

A Roadside Station lined with specialty tea and fresh vegetables. Food options such as the tea soba and matcha soft serve ice cream are recommended.

<Access> Around a 10 min. walk from Tsukigaseguchi Station (JR Kansai Line)