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A tour that lets you experience the "sustainability" of Kyoto, a city that has continued for a thousand years (model course)
Kyoto, which has existed for a thousand years, is alive with the wisdom of people who have lived in harmony with nature and nurtured their culture.
The message that LINK KYOTO conveys is that experiencing the culture and activities that are so unique to Kyoto and continuing to preserve their splendor is what leads to sustainability for the future.While enjoying sightseeing, I sometimes stop and think, "How can we pass this beautiful town on to the next generation?"
Breathe in the quiet air at a shrine early in the morning, feel the cycle of nature at a forest temple, and experience traditional crafts and Japanese sweet making.
Each of these experiences will help you gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto's charms and will also be a small step towards supporting a sustainable future.Why not discover a way to travel that allows you to reexamine yourself while "linking" with Kyoto's culture and nature?
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A journey to encounter a millennium-old culture
Kyoto, the ancient capital with a history spanning over a millennium, has continually transformed with the changing seasons, while quietly safeguarding the roots of its culture.
When travelers walk through Kyoto, what they encounter is not only its scenery or traditions. They also come into contact with the ways of life that people have woven over generations, and with the “time of culture” embedded even in the smallest grains of material.
In this special feature, "Encountering a Thousand-Year-Old Kyoto," we visit businesses that are tackling the "inheritance of invisible culture" head-on and explore the essence of regenerative tourism - nurturing the future together with the local community.
This time we visited Hiiragiya, a ryokan quietly nestled on Fuyacho Street.
The background of its history and hospitality,
We spoke with CEO Mai Joshima, Managing Director Kazuki Joshima, and Director and Head Proprietress Akemi Nishimura.The essence of Kyoto's character is embodied in this attitude of embodying the Kyoto aesthetic of "modest and casual" and quietly weaving culture together with the local community.
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Encountering a Thousand Years of Kyoto ~Nakamura Candle~
A quietly flickering light connects Kyoto's future
A journey to encounter a millennium-old culture
Kyoto, the capital of Japan for a thousand years, has continued to preserve its cultural roots while changing with the seasons.
When travelers walk through Kyoto, what they encounter is not only its scenery or traditions. They also come into contact with the ways of life that people have woven over generations, and with the “time of culture” embedded even in the smallest grains of material.
In this special feature, "Encountering a Thousand-Year-Old Kyoto," we visit businesses that are tackling the "inheritance of invisible culture" head-on and explore the essence of regenerative tourism - nurturing the future together with the local community.
This time we will introduce Nakamura Candle, a company that has been dedicated to making Japanese candles since its founding in 1887 (Meiji 20).
We spoke with CEO Hirokazu Tagawa about the company's efforts to preserve this "intangible culture" that has been passed down through the light of candles.
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Cultural TourismSustainability
Encountering a Thousand Years of Kyoto - Itoko
Passing the thread of life to the future: Kyoto's activities connected by pure domestic silk
A journey into a thousand years of culture
Kyoto, the ancient capital with a history spanning over a millennium, has continually transformed with the changing seasons, while quietly safeguarding the roots of its culture.
When travelers walk through Kyoto, what they encounter is not only its scenery or traditions. They also come into contact with the ways of life that people have woven over generations, and with the “time of culture” embedded even in the smallest grains of material.
In this special feature, "Encountering a Thousand-Year-Old Kyoto," we visit businesses that are working to "preserve invisible culture" and explore the essence of regenerative tourism - nurturing the future together with the local community.
This time we visited Itoko, a long-established manufacturer that has continued to focus on using pure domestic silk.
Located in Kyoto, where textile culture is deeply rooted, the company has pioneered a wide range of products, from white fabrics to interior décor, and is a living example of the "current state of silk culture" where nature and human activities are carefully linked.
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A journey into a thousand years of culture
Kyoto, the ancient capital with a history spanning over a millennium, has continually transformed with the changing seasons, while quietly safeguarding the roots of its culture.
When travelers walk through Kyoto, what they encounter is not only its scenery or traditions. They also come into contact with the ways of life that people have woven over generations, and with the “time of culture” embedded even in the smallest grains of material.
In this special feature, “Encountering a Thousand Years of Kyoto,” we visit businesses that face head-on the often-invisible process of cultural inheritance. Through their stories, we explore the essence of regenerative tourism—the practice of nurturing the future together with the local community.
This time, we introduce Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto, quietly situated
in the heart of the Higashiyama–Kiyomizu area.
Blending the atmosphere of travel with a contemporary sensibility, the hotel has been steadily strengthening its presence as a hub of local culture.
By staying close to the everyday life of the neighborhood, Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto has carefully cultivated relationships with local crafts, cultural practices, and people. To better understand the background of this journey, we spoke with Kazuya Okawa, General Manager of the hotel, and Rena Agata from the Planning and Promotion Division of the Operations Management Department.
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“HANDS FREE KYOTO,” operated by the Kyoto City Tourism Association, is a website that compiles hands-free sightseeing information to help tourists explore Kyoto comfortably.
It clearly introduces baggage services, such as delivery services for sending large luggage to your accommodation,
and information on temporary storage counters and coin lockers, complete with user-friendly maps of the Kyoto Station area.The service aims to prevent congestion on public transportation caused by large luggage, thereby promoting enjoyable tourism for everyone.
▶Click here for HANDS FREE KYOTO
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SPA PASS KYOTO What is
This is an electronic travel pass that allows you to "hot spring tour" at 10 hot spring facilities in Kyoto City (as of October 1, 2025). By presenting an electronic ticket that allows you to visit three different facilities at the hot spring facilities, you can tour the hot spring facilities scattered throughout Kyoto City. We also work to promote the use of ancillary facilities such as meals and cafes at hot spring facilities, proposing various ways to use hot springs.
[Implementation period]
Sale period: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026Usage period: October 8, 2025 (Wednesday) - March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
*The facility-specific plan is3 days before the date of use Please make your reservation by.
※Payment isCredit card online payment onlyIt will be
※When you go out,Please use the convenient city bus and subway
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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.
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