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Educational travel Inquiry program
[Arts and Culture Lecture] Gion Hanamachi Art Museum "The Beauty of the Gorgeous Maiko and the Arts and Culture of Gion"
Gion Kobu in Kyoto has a history of several hundred years. The special existence of "geiko" and "maiko" is made up of the best of Kyoto's various traditional crafts and traditional performing arts. Preserving the unchanged Hanamachi culture since ancient times leads to the passing on of precious traditional techniques. Geiko and maiko are also communication professionals. Their beauty comes not only from their appearance but also from within. Experience the quintessence of the Japanese culture that Kyoto is proud of around the world by experiencing the carefully passed down craftsmanship and the spirituality of geiko and maiko who cherish every single gesture and etiquette.SDGs area of this content
Flower Street CultureInoue SchoolEtiquettewordingmaikogeishaLINK KYOTOhistoryHospitalityKyoto culturetraditional culture
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Historic Site Odoi "Momijien", Bishamon-do Temple, Toji Temple
Autumn leaves light upSpecial viewingKitano Tenmangu ShrineBishamon-doMaplePrivate viewingAutumn leaves in KyotoOtsuiKYOTOshrines and templesLink KyotoLINK KYOTOautumn leavesKyoto sightseeingfamous placeKyoto
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Enjoy a traditional Kyoto dance performance by geisha and maiko and a tour of the Gion Flower District Art Museum
Hanamachi Art MuseumKyoto DanceKYOTOLink Kyotomaikogeishatraditional craftsLINK KYOTOKyoto tourism moralsKyoto sustainable tourismsustainablecarbon neutralKyoto sightseeingKyotoKyoto cultureEmpty-handed sightseeingEntertainment districttraditional culture
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SustainabilityEducational travel Inquiry program
[Matcha Tea Making Experience] Uji Matcha Journey: A traditional experience connected to the SDGs
Welcome to the "Uji Matcha Journey." In this program, you will learn about the manufacturing process of Uji matcha and discover its connection to the SDGs through the experience of making matcha with your own hands. First, at the museum, you will explore the entire process from tea cultivation to production, and how Uji tea became a brand. Next, you will actually experience the traditional manufacturing process of matcha in an experiential class led by a Japanese tea instructor. Through this journey, you will discover how a cup of matcha is connected to the earth and deepen your understanding of the SDGs.SDGs area of this content
Matcha makingTeaKyoto experienceUji teaLINK KYOTOKyoto sustainable tourismKyoto cultureSDGs
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Cultural tourism contentunique venue
■ A special experience to see the national treasures and important cultural properties of the World Heritage Site Nishi Honganji Temple that are not normally open to the public
Nishi Honganji is the head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect, whose founder was Saint Shinran. This year, it is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its registration as a World Heritage Site and the 800th anniversary of the founding of the sect. To commemorate this, the autumn light-up event at Nishi Honganji is planned and directed by the creative company NAKED, INC. At this event, you can experience the history and culture of Nishi Honganji by holding the artistic lantern "NAKED Distance Lantern," which is popular at NAKED events, and visiting the national treasure Miedo Hall decorated with digital art and the national treasure Hiunkaku, which is usually closed to the public. We would like to introduce the following three special experience plans.Nishi Honganji TempleSpecial ExhibitionLINK KYOTOtempleKyoto sightseeingKyoto culture
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Educational travel Inquiry program
[Tea Picking Experience] Uji Matcha Journey: A traditional experience connected to the SDGs
Welcome to the "Uji Tea Journey". In this program, you will discover the connection to the SDGs through the experience of cultivating and picking Uji tea. First, you will experience picking cultivated tea in a corner of the park. You will pick tea leaves with your own hands and learn about the manufacturing process. Then, you will learn cooking recipes using the tea leaves you picked. Through this journey, you will discover how a single tea leaf is connected to the earth and deepen your understanding of the SDGs. Why not try the "Uji Tea Journey" and experience tea picking that connects you to the SDGs? Let's embark on a journey to create a sustainable future together.SDGs area of this content
Tea pickingTeaKyoto experienceUji teaLINK KYOTOKyoto sustainable tourismKyoto cultureSDGs
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Incense gathering at Hakusasonso hosted by the Mishima Oeda School of Incense
IncenseCulturetraditionIncense ceremonyIncense ClubHeadmasterSanpin Oeda School of Incense CeremonyHakusamurasoSakyo WardKyoto CitycultureKYOTOLink KyotoKyoto experienceLINK KYOTOhistoryexperienceKyotogenuineKyoto culturetraditional culture
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The CO2 Zero Travel Plan® is a plan that uses the J-Credit Scheme to offset (carbon offset) the CO2 emissions you make while traveling. By purchasing the value of green electricity, you can essentially reduce the CO2 emissions you make while traveling to zero. CO2 emissions are now a major global issue, as can be seen from the efforts toward the SDGs set by the United Nations. This program was born from the desire to "leave as much of the Earth as possible beautiful for our future children." In order to take concrete action against climate change... As a first step, why not start taking concrete action against "climate change" while traveling?
SDGs area of this content
Kyoto TripKyoto tourism moralsKyoto sustainable tourismcarbon offsetKyoto sightseeingSDGs
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This time, the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Office in Japan introduced the "LINK KYOTO" initiative in its "Sustainable Tourism Archives". The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Office in Japan is called the "UN Tourism Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific" in English, and its common name in Japanese is the "World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan". The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan was established in Japan in 1995 as the only regional office with the aim of promoting tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, where tourism is growing rapidly, and strengthening cooperation within the region. Currently based in Nara, the Tokyo office was also established at the United Nations University Headquarters (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in 2017. The UN Tourism Office in Japan works with the UN Tourism Headquarters (Madrid, Spain) Asia-Pacific Division to encourage sustainable policies and practices to maximize the contribution of tourism promotion to socio-economy while minimizing the negative impacts. Tourism is one of the most dynamic economic sectors in modern times. By providing information on tourism statistics and highlighting tourism success stories, tourism can be an effective development tool that benefits destinations, local people and global travelers. The Japan Office will help promote these efforts in the region. Source: Official website (https://unwto-ap.org/office/)
Sustainable TourismSustainable TourismUNWTOWorld Tourism OrganizationKyoto experienceLINK KYOTOKyoto tourism moralsdecarbonizationKyoto sightseeing
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In Kyoto City, under the working group of the "Kyoto Carbon-Free Lifestyle Promotion Team - 2050 Kyoto Meeting", a project has been created to connect the choices of each individual in their lives to carbon-free living. The "Project to Make Vegetarian Restaurants Visible" has been working to introduce restaurants that offer vegan options, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of food by increasing the number of vegetarian options. As part of this project, a walking tour that includes a vegan food experience will be held for the general public to enjoy walking around the city.
SDGs area of this content
VeganVegetarianEnvironmental loadLink KyotoLINK KYOTOKyoto tourism moralsKyoto sustainable tourismsustainabledecarbonizationcarbon neutralcarbon offset