Start your adventure at Demachiyanagi Station, where you’ll meet your friendly local student guide. Together you’ll hop on the Eizan Railway, a charming local line that winds through Kyoto’s northern hills. After a short ride, you’ll arrive at Ichijoji, a neighborhood known among locals as “Kyoto’s Ramen Street.”

Here, your guide will choose one of the area’s hidden ramen shops—beloved by locals and often missed by tourists—based on your preferences and the day’s best options. Enjoy a steaming bowl of rich tonkotsu, shoyu, or inventive vegan ramen, and learn how Kyoto’s ramen culture has evolved from street stalls to culinary artistry.

After lunch, the journey continues deeper into the mountains toward Kurama and Kibune, Kyoto’s mystical northern sanctuaries. Stroll through quiet cedar forests, visit ancient shrines, and soak in the refreshing riverside air. In Kibune, follow a forest path to reach a hidden café accessible only on foot, where you can relax with dessert and seasonal drinks while overlooking the clear mountain stream.

The tour ends around 5:00 PM, after a peaceful afternoon exploring Kyoto’s nature, food, and local traditions—an experience that reveals a side of the city few travelers ever see.