Hidden gems: Hiking areas in Kyoto

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kyoto.

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Philosopher’s path image
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Philosopher’s path
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful path, quite long. In the middle and until the end it’s full of cafe and tourist places to eat, so doesn’t really feel like you are in wild nature away from city streets… 23rd of March 2024 and no Sakura yet. This year is colder and Sakura is one week late. Locals say it will bloom in early...
4.60 (131 reviews)
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Mt. Ogura Observatory
Observation deck
👍👍 Started walking up here by accident, but then decided not to quit and made it to the top. The hike wasn't too hard, was quite muddy, humid, narrow, and a little steep sometimes, but all worth it in the end. About a 30 minute trek up so it isn't too much trouble as I saw an elderly couple making thei...
4.60 (112 reviews)
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