English 
日本語 Within Kyoto City
Latest content and event information
-
This is a high-quality educational tour for adults that allows you to experience tea and sake, traditional Kyoto culture, with all five senses and appreciate the depth of Japanese culture. You can experience a tour that delves into the roots of tea and sake, which are derived from "water."
Savor Kyoto's Dual Heritage: An Exquisite Moments of Tea & Sake
09:40 Reception begins
09:50 Meet at Kyoto Station (KTIC Kyoto) == (Travel: JR) ==
10:30 Arrive at JR Uji Station (travel: on foot)
10:50 Byodoin Temple (visit) ... (travel: on foot) ...
12:00 Uji Tea Ceremony Dojo "Takumi no Yakata" (Tea brewing experience (with sweets)) ... (Travel: on foot) ...
12:50 Keihan Uji Station == (Train: Keihan Electric Railway) ==
13:20 Nakashojima Station... (Travel: Walking)...
13:30 Lunch (Japanese cuisine/restaurant in Fushimi Ward) ... (travel: on foot) ...
14:20 Tour of Fushimi Town, the town of sake (on foot)
15:30 Kintetsu Fushimi-Momoyama Station == (Train: Kintetsu Train) ==
16:00 Arrive at Kyoto Station and disband
Legend: = JR or private railway, ...: walking
SakeJapanese cultureMATCHAKyoto experienceKyoto sightseeingKyoto culturetraditional culture
-
-
-
Cultural TourismSustainability
Experience the Future of Lacquer in Kyoto
～ Urushi Tsutsumi Asakichi since 1909 ～
Tsutsumi Asakichi Lacquer Shop
Founded in 1909, Urushi Tsutsumi Asakichi preserves traditional craftsmanship while exploring new ways to bring lacquer into everyday life. In Kyoto, lacquer is not limited to temple architecture and tableware — it also appears in daily life, from bath buckets at sento (public bathhouses) to dining tables in local bakeries. Discover its beauty at Bukkoji Temple, experience lacquer buckets at Umeyu, and enjoy bread and wine by the Kamo River. Through these encounters where city culture and lacquer come together, you will discover a new side of Kyoto’s urushi tradition.
-
Special exhibition of the Important Cultural Property, the Konshi Kindei Sutra, and the experience of copying sutras on Konshi Kindei Sutra
The precious cultural asset "Konshi Kindei Sutra" handed down at Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei will be on special display. After experiencing its beauty and historical value, you can actually use gold paint to create the sutra.You will experience copying sutras onto dark blue paper. The time spent writing in silence is a special moment to calm your mind and give form to your prayers.A sutra copying offering at the east tower of the Hokke Soji Temple, which is usually closed to the public
At Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, there is a rare opportunity to make a donation of sutras at the East Pagoda of the Hokke Soji Temple, which is not normally open to the public.By offering a handwritten sutra in this solemn space, you can etch the memories of your trip deeply into your heart and feel a deep connection with Buddhist culture.Gagaku Music Performance at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
At Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, which has a history of syncretism between Shinto and Buddhism, you can enjoy a special live performance of gagaku music. The magical moment that combines traditional performing arts with the sacred space will be a moving experience worthy of the climax of your trip.Mount HieiEnryaku-ji TempleHiyoshi Taisha Shrinecopying sutras
-
Special exhibition of the Important Cultural Property, the Konshi Kindei Sutra, and the experience of copying sutras on Konshi Kindei Sutra
The precious cultural asset "Konshi Kindei Sutra" handed down at Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei will be on special display. After experiencing its beauty and historical value, you can actually use gold paint to create the sutra.You will experience copying sutras onto dark blue paper. The time spent writing in silence is a special moment to calm your mind and give form to your prayers.A sutra copying offering at the east tower of the Hokke Soji Temple, which is usually closed to the public
At Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei, there is a rare opportunity to make a donation of sutras at the East Pagoda of the Hokke Soji Temple, which is not normally open to the public.By offering a handwritten sutra in this solemn space, you can etch the memories of your trip deeply into your heart and feel a deep connection with Buddhist culture.Next-generation protein "Mycoprotein" in vegetarian cuisine
Meals are prepared using shojin ryori (vegetarian) cuisine incorporating the next-generation protein "mycoprotein." Traditional shojin ryori techniques are combined with innovative ingredients to create a meal that is gentle on the body and mind, served in the tranquil setting of Mount Hiei.Gagaku Music Performance at Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
At Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, which has a history of syncretism between Shinto and Buddhism, you can enjoy a special live performance of gagaku music. The magical moment that combines traditional performing arts with the sacred space will be a moving experience worthy of the climax of your trip.Mount HieiEnryaku-ji TempleHiyoshi Taisha Shrinecopying sutras
-
Lake Biwa Canal Boat to operate in autumn 2025
~ [National Treasure and Important Cultural Property Commemorative Flight] Operation Confirmed!! ~
The dream waterway of our predecessors, which can be traced by canal boat
Traces of many great achievements that can only be seen by boarding the shipThe Lake Biwa Canal fell into decline after the capital was moved to Tokyo.An artificial canal built to revive Kyoto's industryThe project, which overcame numerous difficulties, was carried out solely by Japanese people.A major project in Kyoto during the Meiji periodAfter 70 years, the Lake Biwa Canal has been restored. Enjoy a boat trip to see the great achievements of our ancestors with your own eyes, while taking in the scenery around the canal that changes with the seasons.
《Points that can only be seen by those on board》
・Among the plaques at the entrance to each tunnel, each written by representative politicians of the Meiji era, the only one inside the tunnel is that of Kitagaki Kunimichi, the third governor of Kyoto Prefecture, who planned and promoted the construction of the canal project.・Passengers on board can see the pit, which was the first in Japan to use the pit method, from below.
"customer's voice"
-The guide's explanation was easy to understand.
・Even though it's local, I didn't know it.
・Moved by the achievements of our predecessors. The tunnel is also worth seeing.
NatureJapan HeritageKYOTOLink KyotoLake Biwa canal boatcanalscenicLINK KYOTOautumn leavessustainablehistoryKyoto sightseeing
-
Easier and more fun!
Of course, for those who like Japanese sake,For those who are new to sake,
For tourists who want to experience Japanese culture through sake,
We want you to experience excitement and surprise through sake.
We hope that this place will become a catalyst for expanding the circle of sake fans.Tasting eight different types of sake, find your favorite.
This is an experience facility where you can make your own one-of-a-kind sake by blending your favorite alcoholic drinks. What's more, the sake you make can be bottled in the sake brewing room in the building next door, and you can take it home on the same day, making this a one-of-a-kind sake experience facility.Now, you too can try your favorite sake.
Why not try making your own one-of-a-kind taste with your own hands?
*Drinking is strictly prohibited for those under the age of 20 and those who drive or cycle to the store.
▼For individual applications, please click here
Sake Blending Experience ~My Sake World Kyoto Kawaramachi Store~
▼For group enquiries, please contact us by email.
LINK KYOTO Secretariat (link_kyoto@jtb.com)
CulturalKyoto experienceKyoto sustainable tourismJapanese sake
-
Japan Airlines (JAL) offers same-day baggage delivery service. (English site)
This service allows you to drop off your luggage at a designated counter after arriving at Kansai International Airport, and have it delivered to you on the same day. Sightseeing while climbing stairs or walking uphill with luggage can be challenging, so we highly recommend making use of this service!This service is available to customers who are not using JAL flights as well. -
Cultural TourismSustainability
Kyoto Sightseeing Shuttle NearMe
~ Avoid crowds by making reservations and sharing rides ~
- Convenient service with reservations made up until the day before boarding
Make your travel easier by booking a taxi.
A pre-order taxi service available in central Kyoto.No reservation fee,Vehicle allocation confirmed in advanceSo you can rest assured.Shared ride options availableMax 50%OFFWe also accept shared rides and private reservations for families and groups.Please check the rates on the online reservation page.An environmentally friendly means of transportation
Niamey provides environmentally friendly transportation and contributes to the realization of a sustainable future.
Kyoto
experience
Contact us by phone
Contact by email