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The inside of the train becomes an extraordinary space! As you ride the Keihan train, you can compare 16 different brands of Kyoto sake, and you're sure to have a great time chatting with the sake brewers about sake! Enjoy the special experience of riding on the "siding line" that is normally off-limits, and the delicate and gentle sake that is nurtured by the famous spring water that springs up in abundance in Fushimi, Kyoto City.
A brewer from each brewery will ride the bus wearing a happi coat and go around pouring sake.
*Siding = a siding installed to change direction or switch trains. The Sake Train runs on the siding at Kuzuha Station, where passengers normally do not run, before turning around and heading towards Kyoto, heading to Nakashojima.
◆Morning and afternoon departure plans available!
[Morning departure] Easy-to-eat snacks included
[Afternoon departure] Lunch box and sake made by Fushimi's restaurant Uozaburou, plus train goods
◆Notes
Those under 20 years of age are not permitted to participate.
No food or alcohol can be brought into the venue.
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A stress-free and easy trip to the seaside town of Ine
The only public transportation from Amanohashidate to Ine is by bus.
There may be long lines in the morning.
The local bus route, which is a valuable means of transportation for local residents, stops at over 30 locations.
If you use the shuttle bus, you can easily go directly to Ine!
You can secure a seat, leave your large luggage in the trunk, and explore Ine!
What's more, it also includes a sightseeing boat tour of Ine Bay, which is a must-see when visiting Ine!
Take a sightseeing boat tour of Ine Bay and feel the slow pace of time passing.How about enjoying a stroll?
Combine this with the express bus (Tango Kairiku Kotsu Co., Ltd.) to Amanohashidate Station,You can visit Ine on a day trip.INEIneIne BoathousesShuttle busIne BayPleasure boatTouring Ine BayKYOTOLINK KYOTOKyoto sightseeingKyoto
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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.
*"Gokuro-in" is a registered trademark of JTB Corporation.
◆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.
*"Gokuro-in" is a registered trademark of JTB Corporation.◆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.
★Free hop-on and hop-off!
This bus route takes you around the main tourist spots in central Kyoto, and you can get on and off at any bus stop. If you're short on time, we recommend using the Green Course or Purple Course and making your own arrangements.★An experience that's different from usual!
You may be able to discover new charms of Kyoto city that you could not see on a walk around the city from the double-decker open-top bus. We also provide audio guided sightseeing information on the bus. You will not have to worry about missing out on any famous sights as we provide tourist information based on the guide's knowledge.★Sit down and be efficient!
Accessing Kyoto's sightseeing spots is a pain because of the time it takes to get around on your own, and it's a bit of a hassle if you don't take a taxi. There are bus stops at the Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit and at Shijo Karasuma, where there are many accommodations, so it's very convenient for sightseeing in Kyoto! You will also be seated on the bus, so you can travel comfortably!★"We also recommend taking advantage of the "Hometown Tax" system and receiving gifts in return!
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An original handmade experience typical of Kyoto!
Would you like to make something original, one of a kind in the world, in a homely shop experience?
Located near Kyoto Station and the Kyoto Aquarium, you can experience original Kyoto-style handicrafts such as making bracelets, scented bags, Kyoto prayer beads, and online scented bags.
Since it is made indoors, you can experience it regardless of the weather or climate, so it is enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly.
We accept everything from small groups to large groups (need to discuss the number of people), and we offer a variety of experiences such as children's parties and experiences for parents and children to make memories of their trip to Kyoto.Link KyotoHandmadebraceletsachetKyoto prayer beadsaccessoriesKyoto StationKyoto AquariumLINK KYOTOexperienceKyotogenuine
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Enjoy a pottery experience (painting experience, hand-making experience) of Kiyomizu ware, a traditional craft of Kyoto!
This is the Mori Pottery Museum in front of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
In addition to selling Kiyomizu ware and other ceramics and Japanese accessories, you can also enjoy pottery experiences such as painting and hand-making.From 1 person to 250 people can experience it at once.
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Come and create your own work using the world's thinnest and most beautiful Japanese gold leaf!
Everyone from students on school trips to people from overseas enjoy the gold leaf stamping experience.
There are three experience courses: Simple Course, Standard Course, and High Grade Course.
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