Exploring around Utano

Arashiyama area　Explore popular sightseeing spots （by bicycle） .This area is one of the most popular sites in Kyoto. Togetsukyo, Tenryuji, Nonomiyajinja, . . . many spots in this area have been celebrated in poems and songs since old times. →more information

Kitasaga area　Discover differnt parts of northwest Kyoto （by bicycle） Enjoy the peaceful landscape in northwest Kyoto. This is a great place to go cycling. Sagano bamboo forest, Daikakuji, Seiryoji, etc. →more information

Kinukake-no-michi　Experience the amazing world heritage sites （by bus） There are lots of world cultural heritage sites in this area :Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Ninnaji etc. You can enjoy beautiful gardens and traditional Japanese food as well. →more information

Nishijin area　For those seeking the true heart of Kyoto （by tram & bus） Kitanotenmangu, Kamishichiken street . . . this area is filled with the charm of Kyoto. Walking around the old town, you will find long-established shops and unique cafes which remodeled from old-fashioned houses. →more information

Rainy day activities （recommended for wet days） ○Kyoto International Manga Museum ○Domotoinsho Museum ○Nijo Castle ○Sanjusangendo ○Tofukuji ○Yuzenzome (traditional dying & painting)

Arashiyama area　（by bicycle） Utano ＹＨ （20 min.） Togetsukyo （5min.） Horinji （10min.） Tenryuji （10min.） Nonomiya shrine （5min.） Okochisanso （5min.） Jojakkoji （5min.） Nisonin （5min.） Rakushisha （20min.） Utano YH Recommended shops MOMI CAFE Kotokiki-chaya (Japanese sweets) Gatei (Obanzai restaurant) Oimatsu (Japanese sweets)

Kitasaga area　（by bicycle） Utano ＹＨ （5min.） Hirosawanoike （10min.） Goutatenno-ryo （10min.） Daikakuji （20min.） Adashino-nenbutsuji （5min.） Sagatoriimoto- machinami hozon Museum （10min.） Gioji （5min.） Seiryoji （5min.） Marutamachi street （25min.） Utano YH Recommended shops Sabo-Sagano (cafe) Taro Bakery (at Marutamachi St.) Soba Gombe (at Marutamachi St.)

Kinukake-no-michi　（by bus） Utano ＹＨ take bus #59 from Youth hostel mae bus stop （5 min.） Ninnaji （5min.by foot） Ryoanji （5min. by foot） Domotoinsho museum （5min. by foot） Kinkakuji （5min. by bus #59） get off at the Ritsumeikanmae bus stop （10min. by foot） Tojiin （10min. by foot） Myoshinji (10 min. by bus #10) get off at Youth hostel mae bus stop Utano YH Recommended shops Omuro-Sanowa (cafe) Criket (sweets) Yamanekoken (restaurant) Jumbo (Japanese pancake) Omura-house (restaurant)   ※Go further by bus #59　↓ Demachi-rororo （restaurant） Demachi-futaba （Japanese sweets） Hohoemi （bakery）

Nishijin area　(by tram & bus） Utano YH （12min. by foot） Narutaki Sta. （10 min. by tram） Kitano-hakubaicho Sta. (10min. by foot） Kitanotemmangu （5min. by foot） Kamishichiken Street （10min. by foot） Sembonshakado （25 min. by foot） Nishijinori museum (15min. by foot） Seimei shrine （5min. by foot） Ichijomodori-bashi （20 min. by foot） Nijo Castle （5min. by foot） Horikawa-marutamachi bus stop (20 min. by bus #10) get off at Youth hostel mae bus stop Utano ＹＨ Recommended shops Toyouke-chaya (Tofu restaurant) Sawaya (Japanese sweets) Sarasa-Nishijin (cafe) Hidamari (cafe) Mizuno (Kimuchi - Koren pickles) Kintame (Japanese pickles)

※ The time required may change due to traffic conditions.