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The Gion Festival, a festival of Yasaka Shrine, originated from the Gion Goryoe ceremony to appease the vengeful spirits of plague. It is said to have begun in 869, when a nationwide epidemic broke out and 66 spears, each about six meters long, were erected to worship Emperor Gozu, in prayer for the plague to go away, in reference to the number of provinces at the time. This Gion Goryoe ceremony has been an annual event since 970. The festival then became lively towards the end of the Heian period, and eventually the modern-day Yamahoko floats appeared during the Muromachi period. The number of these Yamahoko floats increased year by year, and by the mid-15th century, as many as 58 Yamahoko floats were parading around the area, almost exactly as they are today. -
-Special JTB Project for the Gion Festival- JTB is offering special viewing seats where you can sit and watch the Yamahoko Procession, as well as a plan for the rare experience of pulling one of the floats.Lunch included planGrandstandFirst paradePulling experienceJapan's Three Greatest FestivalsPre-festivalAfter the festivalMinami KannonyamaYama-Hoko Junko ProcessionSpectator seatsGion FestivalKyoto three major festivalsKyoto experiencespecialLINK KYOTOKyoto sightseeingsightseeingexperienceKyoto's Unique VenuesKyoto culturetraditional culture
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The cherry blossom season is over, but the charm of the Lake Biwa Canal Boat continues! It will continue to operate until June 8th (Sun). *Some days are suspended. The Lake Biwa Canal Boat trip can only be experienced for a limited time, including the "green maple leaves" that will soon be in full bloom. Relax and cruise along the canal surrounded by vibrant new greenery. Enjoy the special scenery that can only be experienced during the limited spring operation. We look forward to your boarding. (※) The "Lake Biwa-Otsu Port Route" service ended after eight days from March 27th (Thurs) to 30th (Sun) and April 3rd (Thurs) to 6th (Sun). It is now the regular "Mii-dera Route".Fresh greeneryspringLake BiwaCruiseLink KyotoLake Biwa canal boatcanalscenicLINK KYOTOsustainableKyoto sightseeingexperience
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Why not visit Momijiya, where you can enjoy cherry blossoms and mountain azaleas in the spring, cool riverside dining and firefly watching in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, snow viewing and hot pot cuisine in the winter, and special events featuring maiko in the summer? -
A direct bus from Amanohashidate to Ine will take you to the seaside town of Ine in a stress-free and easy way. You can reserve a seat and leave your large luggage in the trunk so you can explore! It also includes a sightseeing boat tour of Ine Bay. You can enjoy a leisurely cruise on Ine Bay and a stroll around Ine.INEIneIne BoathousesShuttle busIne BayPleasure boatTouring Ine BayKYOTOLINK KYOTOKyoto sightseeingKyoto's Unique Venues
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This is a rare opportunity to be introduced to a real Kyoto maiko (or geisha), learn, enjoy the senses, and be enchanted as you watch the maiko perform traditional Kyoto dance, interact with her, ask questions, and take souvenir photos. -
Enjoy a traditional Kyoto dance performance by geisha and maiko and a tour of the Gion Flower District Art MuseumHanamachi Art MuseumKyoto DanceKYOTOLink Kyotomaikogeishatraditional craftsLINK KYOTOKyoto tourism moralsKyoto sustainable tourismsustainablecarbon neutralKyoto sightseeingKyoto's Unique VenuesKyoto cultureEmpty-handed sightseeingEntertainment districttraditional culture
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① Visit to the "Silk White Fabric Museum" (Time required: about 15 minutes) The Silk White Fabric Museum is a museum specializing in kimono white fabric. We will introduce the process of making one roll of white fabric, including cocoon production by domestic silkworm farmers and the amount of cocoons needed for a kimono. ② "Hand loom experience" (Time required: about 15 minutes) An in-house instructor will demonstrate the hand loom and explain the mechanism of warp and weft threads, and you can enjoy weaving using an actual hand loom. ③ Gold-colored Yuzen workshop (Time required: about 1 hour and 30 minutes) You will enjoy the experience of coloring pure silk fabric, a high-quality material used in kimonos, with dyes applied using the Yuzen technique and finishing with gold leaf processing.Link KyotoKyoto experiencetraditional craftsLINK KYOTOKyoto sustainable tourismsustainableKyoto sightseeingKyoto culturetraditional culture
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Incense gathering at Hakusasonso hosted by the Mishima Oeda School of IncenseIncenseCulturetraditionIncense ceremonyIncense ClubHeadmasterSanpin Oeda School of Incense CeremonyHakusamurasoSakyo WardKyoto CitycultureKYOTOLink KyotoKyoto experienceLINK KYOTOhistoryexperienceKyoto's Unique VenuesgenuineKyoto culturetraditional culture
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