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- Jidai Festival -
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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◆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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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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By renting a bicycle, you can avoid bus and car traffic and crowds.
Not only can you enjoy sightseeing at your own pace without being bound by timetables, but you can also make discoveries not found in guidebooks, making your own Kyoto trip a reality.
[We have two types of bicycles available]
・Electric assist bicycle standard: For customers who are not confident in their leg strength.Easy to move uphill or over long distances.
・City cycle: Comes with an internal 8-speed transmission to support comfortable cycling.
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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
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World Heritage Nijo-jo CastleYou can only taste it inYou can experience special hospitality.
Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle is a castle that has watched over the changes in Japanese history, including the rise and fall of the Tokugawa family.
The coordinator JTB can utilize its organizational strength to realize a one-stop service from proposal to production and implementation.We will help you to provide more smooth and fruitful time and opportunities.
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