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Enjoy a leisurely ride along the cycle road that runs alongside the Kizu River, experiencing the history and scenery woven by the river. Along the way, you'll tour the landscape of the rice paddies and tea fields that line the riverside, Izumi Ohashi Bridge, which flourished as a river crossing point, and an ancient temple built in the Nara period, all while discovering the connection between the river and faith. Along with a guided tour, you'll also get to listen to and learn about the history and structure of Nagarebashi Bridge, a wooden bridge designed to sway in the wind in case of flooding, conveying the image of this region that has lived side by side with water. Through the power of bicycles, we'll take you on a refreshing short trip, experiencing the flow of the Kizu River and the local lifestyle and culture.
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From Demachiyanagi, gaze out at the confluence of the Kamo and Takano Rivers and take a stroll through the original landscape of Kyoto, a city that has developed alongside water. At Shimogamo Shrine, take the time to "feel and learn" about the history of ancient water worship and rituals, along with the pure waters of Tadasu no Mori. Walk south along the Kamo River, and you'll find traces of flood control from the Edo, Meiji, and Showa periods, as well as the history of the city shaped by the river, still alive today. After overlooking the kawadoko culture and the changing lifestyles of the people between Sanjo and Shijo, enjoy seasonal Kyoto cuisine at Fujita in Pontocho, and take a moment to quietly reflect on the culture and climate that has been woven together with the Kamo River. We'll guide you on a luxurious journey of walking, seeing, and tasting.
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Board the Lake Biwa Canal boat from Miidera Temple and enjoy the scenery of autumn leaves from the calm waters and listen to the sound of the water. After disembarking at Keage, walk along the Keage Incline, a symbol of Meiji-era modernization, to experience the timeless presence of a waterway that still thrives today. The final destination is Ryotei Yachiyo, facing the approach to Nanzenji Temple. In a space where you can fully enjoy traditional Kyoto cuisine and the gardens of gardener Ueji, you will enjoy tea with seasonal Japanese sweets and a lecture on the history and role of the Lake Biwa Canal, where you can "listen and learn." We will guide you on a high-quality journey that will be enjoyed with all five senses, via the "path of water" that is the canal.
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The journey begins at Kameoka Waterfront Park, a riverside station established in 2010, with a seminar on the history and culture of rivers that have connected people and nature since ancient times, as well as the rich natural environment. Next, you'll tour the facility's waterway exhibition room, where you'll experience seeing and learning about the oldest waterway transport on the Hozu River in Japan, as well as the river's activities that are deeply rooted in people's lives. After learning, you'll board a boat on the Hozu River, which combines power and beauty, and be invited to spend time embraced by the pure flowing waters. As you travel along the "River Road," which weaves together the timeless nature and human wisdom with the historical background of waterway transport, you'll be guided on a journey that allows you to experience with all five senses the culture and scenery that live in the Katsura River basin.
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Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Fushimi, a famous sake-producing area, and learn about the connection between the Yodo River and Fushimi, and the development of the town brought about by water transportation, in a seminar format. From the historic sake brewery district, your next stop is the Misu Lock Museum. With a guide's explanation, you will experience the mechanism and significance of the lock that once supported shipping. Then, board a chartered 30-koku boat for a special experience of experiencing the Fushimi scenery and waterside culture seen from the river. On board, you will enjoy a leisurely cruise along the waterway where people and goods once passed, while enjoying local Kyoto cuisine paired with sake. We will guide you on a journey that will engage all five senses.
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Enjoy an autumn boat trip on the gently flowing Yodo River. Aboard the pleasure boat "Benten," a houseboat-style cruise ship, this special cruise travels between Fushimi and Kumiyama. On board, a guide will introduce you to the charms of the Yodo River in an entertaining way. We also have local sweets from Fushimi and Kumiyama available, so be sure to enjoy them on your trip. In addition, there will be land-based events being held at the boarding and disembarking points in Fushimi and Kumiyama! After disembarking, you can enjoy a day of autumn exploring the river and the city, visiting the event venues and strolling through the streets of Fushimi.
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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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