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伊根町は京都府北部地域、「丹後」地方に位置します。
天橋立から伊根へは、通常公共の路線バスしかなく、朝の時間は長蛇の列になることも。何十ケ所も停車するところを、このバスなら一気に伊根までらくらく直行！
お席も確保でき、大きな荷物もトランクに預けて伊根の散策ができる、さらに伊根湾めぐり遊覧船付き。
ストレスフリーで気軽に海の町「伊根町」へ伊根の代名詞と言えば、「伊根の舟屋」。ゆっくり流れる時間を感じながら散策を楽しんだり、遊覧船で伊根湾めぐりはいかがですか。
10月19日・20日・21日出発確定！！
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To mark the 30th anniversary, a special viewing event will be held in collaboration with the World Heritage Site "Toji Hyakuri Documents," a World Heritage Site.
▶Ume Plan:
World Heritage Site "Toji Temple" Special Nighttime Illumination Tour ~The world of Toji Temple that remains from Heian-kyo~
Spend a night at Toji Temple, enveloped in gentle light. Enjoy a luxurious moment where you forget about time in this extraordinary space.Visitors will be given a special stamp commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto" being registered as a World Heritage Site.
↓Details and reservations here↓
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/898000/
▶Bamboo Plan:
A special guided tour of Toji Temple's guest house "Shogobo" and the national treasure "Rengemon" with a monk as your guideGuided by a monk, you will have a special tour of Toji Temple's guest house, "Shokobo," which is normally closed to the public, and the illuminated National Treasure "Rengemon."
This plan also includes a special tour of the Kondo and Kodo Halls.↓Details and reservations here↓
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/898189/
▶Matsu Plan:
A plan that includes a matcha tea experience in the normally closed "Kyakuden" guesthouse and a commentary on the Toji Yuri DocumentsWhile enjoying a cup of matcha tea in the guest hall, which is usually closed to the public, you will hear fascinating stories about the Toji Yuri Documents.
This plan includes a special night-time viewing of the illuminated temple and a special guided tour of Toji Temple's guest house, "Shogobo," and the national treasure, "Rengemon," led by a monk.↓Details and reservations here↓
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/898200/
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▶Kyoto dance performance by geisha and maiko
Kyomai (Kyoto Mai Dance) will be performed in the Inoue style by a geiko or maiko. A rare opportunity for visitors to see these graceful dance up close, allowing them to experience the permanent exhibit more intimately. Two Kyomai songs will be performed for a total of about 15 minutes.
▶Permanent Exhibition on Kagai Art Culture
An introduction to the world of geiko, maiko and their culture through a diverse range of exhibits, from exquisite hand-painted Yuzen kimono and Nishijin brocade obi sashes, to personal belongings and makeup used by maiko. Exhibits feature precious items such as kanzashi hair ornaments for each season and black crested formal kimono, which are rarely seen in the Gion quarter. Along with photographs conveying the unique atmosphere of the Kagai district, immerse yourself in this secretive yet glamorous world.-In the Kagai districts of Kyoto, women who perform traditional dance and music in ozashiki banquet rooms and on stage and entertain guests are referred to as geiko (and not geisha). Women training to become geiko are called maiko.
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Kyoto has many famous spots for viewing autumn leaves.
Among them, there is one famous spot for viewing autumn leaves in Kyoto.Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Historic Site Odoi "Momijien"He is affectionately known as "Bishamon-san" by the locals.Bishamon-do, World Heritage Site "Toji Temple"We will inform you of the following.
JTB offers early morning private viewings where you can enjoy the autumn leaves at your leisure before the general public, guided plans that include cafe time, and night-time illumination plans.
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of all Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. The autumn leaves that fill the historic site of Odoi, built by Hideyoshi, sparkle in the morning sun, creating a spectacular sight that can only be seen in the early morning.
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On the approach to the Chokushimon Gate, visitors are greeted by both a beautiful tunnel of autumn leaves and falling autumn leaves.
We offer a "Private Morning Visit Plan" that includes a guided tour of the temple, allowing you to learn more about its history, and a "Town Walk Plan with Cake Set" that includes a relaxing cafe break after a stroll around the Yamashina Canal.
"Visit to Bishamon-do Temple along the autumn leaves path ① Private morning viewing plan
"Visiting Bishamon-do Temple along the autumn leaves path ② Walking tour with cake set" plan
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The temple grounds will be lit up at night, and the main hall, lecture hall, and three-dimensional mandala will be open to the public.
During the event, you will be able to walk around the base of the auditorium's three-dimensional mandala and enjoy a 360-degree view.
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It has been passed down as one of Japan's traditional arts, along with flower arranging and tea ceremony."The Art of Incense"is an art form in which fragrant wood is burned and the scent is used to evoke poetry or scenes.
In this plan, you can learn about the culture of incense and participate in an incense gathering where you can light several different types of incense and try to guess which ones have the same scent.
The "Oko no Kai" is a descendant of the 12th Emperor Keiko.Hosted by the head of the Sanbon Oeda school of incenseThe location is a mansion built by Japanese painter Kansetsu Hashimoto as a studio for his own work."Hakusamuraso"Why not experience this elegant culture that has continued since the Heian period?
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◆What is Gokokuin?
Gokokuin is a proof of pilgrimage (memorial of visiting a demonic spot) given at shrines and temples associated with demonic spots such as ghosts, monsters and sorcery. It is basically written on black hosho paper with a vermilion stamp design.
This second project includes two types of Gokokuin stamps featuring designs of Rokudouchinnou-ji, located at Rokudo-no-Tsuji, famous as the entrance to the underworld, and Minatoya – Ghost Candy Shop, as well as a Gokokuin stamp walking map that will be useful for sightseeing around the area.
*"Gokokuin" is a trademark pending registration by JTB Corp. (December in 2023)
◆Product details
① Rokudouchinnou-ji Black Seal (written in ink at Rokudouchinnou-ji) 1 sheet (single-sided)
②Minatoya -Ghost Candy Shop - Gokokuin (all printed products) 1 sheet (single-sided)
③ Gokokuin Walking Map (Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City) - Product description 1 sheet (double-sided)
*Please note that this is not Gokokuin-book.
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◆What is Gokokuin?
A Gokokuin is a proof of pilgrimage (memorial of visiting a demonic spot) given at shrines and temples associated with demonic spots such as ghosts, monsters, and sorcery. It is basically made of black hosho paper with a vermilion stamp design and ink writing on top.
The first Gokokuin comes with a special Gokokuin story by Daiun Miki, the chief priest of Renkyuji Temple in Kyoto well known as a ghost story priest and established "Ghost Story Preaching," which uses ghost stories as a starting point to preach Buddhism in an easy-to-understand manner.
*This story is original content limited to those who purchase the product. Please refrain from posting the story on social networking sites or reselling it.
*"Gokokuin" is a trademark pending registration by JTB Corp. (December in 2023)◆Product details
① Gokokuin (black votive paper with design/no ink) 1 sheet (A6, one side)
② Gokokuin story and description 1 sheet (A6, double-sided)
*Please note that this is not Gokokuin-book.
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A sake brewery tour that is normally closed to the public and that you can enjoy with all five senses
Sasaki Sake Brewery continues to brew sake in the middle of Kyoto.Located on the ruins of Jurakudai, which was loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, all of the sake is brewed using the hand-made techniques passed down in Kyoto and Rakuchu.In this plan, you can touch the sake brewing in Rakuchu that has been handed down for a long time.At the end, you can taste and compare 5 kinds of sake recommended by the brewer according to the season!
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・Brewery guides the sake brewery.All processes such as bottling and labeling are done in the brewery, so we will show you the entire sake brewing process.
・Recommended by the brewer depending on the seasonTaste and compare 5 types of sake.May include alcoholic beverages not for sale.
・In the winter when sake brewing is in full swingPossibility to drink unpasteurized sake.
·aliveYou can look into the moromi tank.You can enjoy it with all five senses, such as the popping sound and smell during fermentation.Link KyotoLINK KYOTOSake brewerySake tourismSake brewery tourRakuchuToyotomi HideyoshiexperienceKyotoKyoto cultureJapanese sake
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Furukawacho Shopping Street Life and food culture experience
An English-speaking guide will guide you through the experience.
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① Knife sharpening experience(Time required: 90 minutes)
In the Furukawacho shopping district, there is a knife sharpener who has been in the business for 26 years.
Only at Furukawacho Shopping Street can you experience the artisanal skill of knife sharpening.
Learning how to properly sharpen your knives will make cooking even more enjoyable.
*This is not a knife-making experience.
*Please note that you cannot take home the knives. You can purchase them at the workshop.<Experience content>
A 15-minute lecture from a craftsman about the types of knives
Lecture on blade types: 15 minutes
Lecture on how to sharpen knives 60 minutes②Obanzai making experience(Time required: 70 minutes)
Home cooking passed down from grandmother to mother and mother to daughter is called obanzai in Kyoto. Let's make the mother's obanzai recipe of "Kyogohan Nishimura" together using the ingredients purchased at the shopping street.<Experience content>
Nishimura-san will give a lecture on how to make it (10 minutes)
2 dishes 30 minutes
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Sightseeing in Kyoto on a two-story open bus with a sense of openness.
Sightseeing in Kyoto freely!
A sightseeing bus that allows you to get on and off freely from sightseeing spots.You can get on and off as many times as you like.
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