Kyoto is a hiker’s paradise: the mountains around the city are literally latticed with trails. You can do some great hikes right out of the city, just minutes from downtown. So if the concrete is starting to get you down, why not head for the hills?
Here are my five favorite Kyoto hikes
Mt. Daimonji-yama Climb
Shogunzuka and Seiryuden Hike from Chion-in Temple
Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Pilgrimage Circuit
Kurama to Kibune Hike
Takao to Hozukyo Hike