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[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 "geisha" and "maiko" is made up of the best of Kyoto's various traditional crafts and performing arts. Preserving the unchanged geisha culture since ancient times leads to the passing on of precious traditional techniques.
Geiko and maiko are communication professionals, and their beauty comes not only from their appearance but also from within.
Experience the carefully handed down craftsmanship of the masters and the spirituality of the geisha and maiko who cherish every single gesture and courtesy, and experience the essence of the Japanese culture that Kyoto is so proud of around the world.Flower Street CultureInoue SchoolEtiquettewordingmaikogeishaLINK KYOTOhistoryHospitalityKyoto culturetraditional culture
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It is one of Kyoto's three major festivals, along with the Aoi Festival and the Gion Festival. At the head of the procession, which is about 2,000 people and stretches for about 2 kilometers, is the Restoration Loyalist Corps.
From the Meiji RestorationEnryakuThe parade goes back to ancient times and ends with the Shinko Procession and Yumiyagumi Procession, made up of 20 rows across eight eras.
A magnificent historical procession spanning over 1,000 years will parade down the streets of Miyako.
We have set up special viewing seats near the Kyoto Gyoen Kenreimon Gate, where the Jidai Matsuri procession begins.
Enjoy the approximately two-hour procession of period costumes while listening to the JTB guide's commentary through the CleVo earphone guide."Guaranteed seats in the first three rows" planHerePlease apply from here.
"No seat assignment" planHerePlease apply from here.
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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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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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Inside Towaryokan, located near Nishi Honganji Temple, there is a tea room called Seikaan, which was named after the 16th head master of the Urasenke school. We have set up a gentle and fun tea party experience plan for a limited time, because we want everyone to have a gentle time experience in this quiet and tranquil space.
The tea ceremony has an image of being difficult to enter, but even beginners are welcome! Please feel free to join us! We will carefully guide you through the process while listening to explanations about etiquette when entering the tea room, viewing the beds and flowers, etc. Please relax and take photos while seated.
Although it is near Kyoto Station, which is busy, it is quiet and gentle...that's how time passes.
Please feel free to join us for a cultural experience in Kyoto.
*Information will be provided in Japanese.
Management: Towa Ryokan
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New sightseeing style “1/KYOTO”
For sustainable tourism in Kyoto, we need to change from just visiting famous places.
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Produced by Nishizawa Stay Co., Ltd.'s travel business [Hood Travel] “1/KYOTO” is a travel product where you can talk with carefully selected Kyoto people.We support this as a model for tourism that will help Kyoto become sustainable.
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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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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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You can try making your own ``one-of-a-kind flower hairpin''!
Even small pieces of cloth that would otherwise be thrown away are cherished and used with care.
I want to spread the spirit of tsumamizaiku, so I don't just teach techniques, but I focus on the experience of ``finishing a piece of work''.
The thrill of seeing a small piece of cloth that would otherwise have been thrown away become a wonderful accessory, and the joy of playing with colors will soothe your mind and forget the time.
Please take a look at how much you can bring out the personality of the cloth that changes by pinching it, and how it transforms into a chance encounter and a single flower petal.*The experience is for 2 or more people.
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