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Transform into a full-fledged maiko with traditional kimono and professional skills!
A Maiko transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 years.
The kimonos are of the highest quality, including hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyed by traditional craftsmen.
Experience an authentic transformation into a maiko or geisha with make-up and kimono done by seasoned professionals who work in movies and on stage.
For men, a men's kimono plan is also available.
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Enjoy the handmade experience of making your own family crest goods!
The family crest workshop of Baba Dye Kogyo Co., Ltd., a long-established Kyoto company founded 143 years ago.”Hiiragiya Shinshichi”。
In a quaint workshop that retains the atmosphere of an old dyeing factory, you can make goods with your birthday emblem, your favorite Sengoku warlord's crest, or a historical figure's crest on them.
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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.
*Please make a reservation in advance.LINK KYOTOsustainablehistoryexperienceKyotogenuinetraditional cultureSDGs
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We offer a variety of experiences such as Japanese clothing, tea ceremony, calligraphy, flower arranging, and incense listening!
You can enjoy a variety of cultural experiences in a spacious store with a Japanese-style atmosphere.
We accept reservations well in advance so that our customers can enjoy the experience at their leisure.
We will also travel to your desired location other than Kyogokoro, so please feel free to contact us.
At Kyoto Handicraft Center, you can enjoy shopping and dining by reservation.LINK KYOTOhistoryKyoto sightseeingexperienceKyotogenuinetraditional culture
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See, touch, play and discover the charm of kanji in Kyoto!
Japan's first "museum specializing in kanji" opened in 2016 near Yasaka Shrine in Gion, Kyoto.
This is a facility where you can enjoy learning about Japanese kanji culture through hands-on exhibits.
This is an experiential museum where you can not only look at kanji, but also experience many surprises and discoveries through exhibits that you can touch, learn, and enjoy.
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At the same time as you enjoy matcha, you can also learn how to make usucha!
A city-run tea room that is unique to a tea area. Enjoy seasonal sweets while watching matcha and sencha tea being served on a daily basis.
[Special note]
Only about 15 people can be seated at the tea ceremony at a time (15 people on chairs, 30 people in total).It takes about 20 minutes for one seat.
Please note that the matcha and sencha styles change daily.
*There is no parking lot at Taihoan, please use a nearby parking lot.
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A special project between JTB and Keihan Railway! Toast with sake brewers on a chartered train!
The history of sake brewing in Kyoto is long, dating back to the 5th century. There are many famous springs in Kyoto city, especially in Fushimi.The delicate and gentle flavors of Kyoto sake are produced from these waters.On the Kyoto Sake Train, you can compare 10 Kyoto brands of sake. A chef representing Fushimi will also oversee a bento lunch box that goes perfectly with the sake.A brewer will be on board and will talk about Kyoto sake, making for a special experience.
We were blessed with good weather on both days, and 449 customers participated in the four trips over the two days, making the event a great success!
We also thank you for your cooperation in filling out a questionnaire on the day and received a great deal of valuable feedback.
Thank you very much.
Please check your comments as they have been posted on the page.
We will use your suggestions for improvements as a reference for our next project.
The same event is planned for February 2025.
We look forward to receiving many applications for the next event!!!
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A special one-day only experience (Saturday, December 9th) where you can interact with the people of the Minami Kannon Preservation Society, which has been protecting Minami Kannon Mountain*!
*One of the 34 floats that have continued to support the ``Yamahoko Junko'', the main event of the Gion Festival, which has continued for 650 years.
“How do they assemble such a big float?” “What does everyone usually do?”
This is a valuable opportunity to resolve these questions.
Why not reconsider the ``connections'' of the Gion Festival, which is rooted in the local community, through interaction with the members of the preservation society?
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A new eco-tour where you can learn SDGs up close will be held on the following dates!
You can enjoy an eco-friendly experience while enjoying the autumn scenery of Kyoto's world-famous Hozugawa River. Learn about the reality of river waste, experience citizen science, and create accessories using microplastics. This is a one-of-a-kind eco rafting experience.
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11/9 (Thu) 16 (Thu) 22 (Wed) 29 (Wed) 30 (Thu)
12/5 (Tue) 7 (Thu) 14 (Thu)
10:00-10:30 Special lecture by Representative Toyoda (Representative of Hozu River Pleasure Boat Enterprise Association)
10:30-11:00 Workshop on making accessories with microplastics
11:00-13:00 Eco rafting
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The dream waterway of our predecessors, which can be traced by canal boat
Traces of many great achievements that can only be seen by boarding the shipLake Biwa Canal is an artificial canal built to revive Kyoto's industry, which had declined due to the relocation of the capital to Tokyo. This project, which was completed after overcoming numerous difficulties, was a major project in Kyoto during the Meiji period, carried out solely by Japanese people. The Lake Biwa Canal has been revived after 70 years.
Please enjoy a boat trip where you can see for yourself the achievements of our predecessors while enjoying the scenery around the canal that creates a seasonal atmosphere.▶ Unique points
《Points that can only be seen by those on board》
・Among the plaques written by politicians who represent the Meiji period that are displayed at the entrance of each tunnel, the only one inside the tunnel is Kunimichi Kitagaki, the third governor of Kyoto who planned and constructed the canal project. It's a flat forehead.
・Passengers on board can see the pit, which was the first in Japan to use the pit method, from below.LINK KYOTOautumn leavescherry blossomshistoryKyoto sightseeingsightseeingexperienceKyoto culture