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The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Tokyo Office introduced the "LINK KYOTO" initiative in their "Sustainable Tourism Archives."
UNWTO's efforts include:From here
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UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization)
The English name of the UNWTO Japan office is the "UN Tourism Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific," and its common name in Japanese is the "World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan."
The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Japan Office was established in Japan in 1995 as the only regional office with the aim of promoting tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, where tourism is growing rapidly, and strengthening cooperation within the region. Currently based in Nara, the Tokyo Office was also established at the United Nations University Headquarters (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in 2017. The UN Tourism Japan Office works in cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Division of the UN Tourism Headquarters (Madrid, Spain) to encourage sustainable policies and practices to maximize the contribution of tourism to socio-economy while minimizing the negative impacts of tourism promotion.
Tourism is one of the most dynamic economic sectors of our time. By providing information on tourism statistics and highlighting tourism success stories, tourism can be an effective development tool that benefits destinations, local people and global travelers. The Japan Representative Office will help promote these efforts in the region.
Quote: From the official website (https://unwto-ap.org/office/)
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For the Gion Festival, go with JTB!
The Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, has a history of over 1,000 years and is a festival of Yasaka Shrine where a variety of rituals are held over the course of a month, starting with the Kippu-iri ceremony on July 1st and ending with the Ekijinja Natsugo-sai festival on July 31st.
Among others17th (first festival)and24th (After Festival)Large numbers of people visit the Yamahoko Procession and each Yoiyama, and the city of Kyoto is filled with the excitement of the festival.
The highlight of the Gion Festival is the Yamahoko Procession, where floats and floats parade through the streets.
The first festival starts from Shijo Karasuma, and the second festival starts from Karasuma Oike.
There are a total of 34 magnificent floats and floats, also known as "moving art museums," during both the early and late festivals.(Quoted from Kyoto Tourism Navi)
JTB offers a variety of plans, including special seating plans that allow you to sit back and enjoy the highlight of the Gion Festival, the Yamahoko Procession, as well as the rare experience of being a puller and plans that include lunch.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. It varies depending on the plan.
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②【Pre-festival】Yamahoko Procession JTB Special Viewing Seats 《No seating assignment》
<7/24 Atomatsuri Plan>
①【After Festival】Yamahoko Procession JTB Special Viewing Seats 《Guaranteed front row seating plan》
②【After Festival】Yamahoko Procession JTB Special Viewing Seats 《No seating assignment》
④【Ato Matsuri】Pulling experience for Minami Kannonyama floats (lunch included)
⑤【After Festival】 Viewing the "Abare Kannon" at Minami Kannonyama (7/23)
⑥[Ato Matsuri] Viewing the Yamahoko Procession from a Kyoto Machiya and Lunch
*The Ato Matsuri ③, ④ and ⑤ plans do not include seats for the Yamahoko Procession.
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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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Shimogamo Shrine Tadasu-noh Preservation Society25/May/2024 (Saturday) , at the Tadasu no Mori of Kamo Mioya Shrine (Shimogamo Shrine), a World Cultural Heritage Site.No.9th inning We will be holding a
"Tadasu-noh"This is the 34th annual ceremony at Kamo Mioya Shrine, which was held about 550 years ago in 1464 in the presence of Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga and other prominent feudal lords. It was rebuilt for the first time in 550 years during the Sengu (2015). It is an outdoor Noh performance set in the Maiden (Important Cultural Property) of Kamo Mioya Shrine.In 2019, it was changed to "Tadasu-noh" as the afterglow of the Kamo Festival (Aoi Matsuri Festival) to commemorate the Grand Encyclopedia of Reiwa, and is held every year. We have been holding this event.
At Kamo Mioya Shrine, the Sengu began 2100 years ago, and the Saigyo Sengu will be the 60th in 2036. Furthermore, in accordance with Emperor Goichijo's proclamation, the system of Sengu was established every 20 years, and the first one was held on April 13, 1036. It will be a special festival of the year.
Looking back on the thousand-year relationship between God and humans, I want to reexamine the nature and culture., this year, in preparation for the 1000th anniversary, the Noh “Aoinoue” Azusanode Ku-no-Inori” and the Kyogen play “Enmeibukuro” will be performed.
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New sightseeing style “1/KYOTO”
For sustainable tourism in Kyoto, we need to change from just visiting famous places.
LINK KYOTO supports
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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◆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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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.
●Set date and time/
May 12th (Sun) and 26th (Sun) 2024
●Start time/
11:15～, 12:45～, 14:00～
●Price: 3,300 yen per person
●Venue: Towa Ryokan Seikaan
[Go up Higashi-Nakasuji-dori Nanajo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City] Approximately 10 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station
●Minimum number of participants: 3 people
●Reception deadline: 4 days ago
●Cancellation fee regulations/
Cancellation after 3 days before: 20%
Cancellation on the day: 50%
Cancellation after start or non-participation without contact: 100%
*Minimum number of participants is 3 people.If the minimum number of participants is not met, the plan may be canceled.
If the event is canceled, we will notify you via email of the cancellation at least 4 days before each scheduled date.
*Information will be provided in Japanese.
Management: Towa Ryokan
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Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Japanese cuisine being registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
We are holding an event where you can experience “Kyoto cuisine”, a registered intangible cultural property! !
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Japanese cuisine being registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and as part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs' "Food Culture Promotion Acceleration Project," we will hold an event where you can experience Kyoto cuisine, a registered Intangible Cultural Heritage, in cooperation with long-established restaurants in Kyoto. We will implement it. This is a plan where you can enjoy Japanese food culture through a one-day special experience planned by 11 restaurants. Please enjoy the ``Kyoto-ness'' through food, where cooking, hospitality, and hospitality come together.
■Implementation period
February 11th to March 10th, 2024 will be held at 11 restaurants representing Kyoto
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"Kyoto cuisine experience event"
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A one-day limited project that combines ingredients from Fukui Prefecture and the skills of a restaurant owner from Kyoto.
A feast of Fukui brand ingredients and Kyoto craftsmanship
Aiming to inherit the traditions and techniques of Japanese cuisine and spread its appeal.Collaboration project between Japanese Culinary Academy and JTB Kyoto Branch
"Miketsukuni"It has had a deep relationship with Kyoto since ancient times.Fresh seafood and mountain blessings from Fukui Prefectureand,Nationally registered intangible cultural propertywas also registered in“Kyoto cuisine”multiplied by“Fukui Gourmet Travel Campaign”It will be held.
12 long-established restaurants in KyotoEach member selects seasonal ingredients from Fukui Prefecture ingredients and creates new menus that utilize the skills of artisans. Comes with a souvenir made from Fukui's traditional crafts!Enjoy the taste of a famous long-established restaurant worth 20,000 yen using ingredients from Fukui Prefecture.This project allows you to enjoy it at a special price of 15,000 yen!Please take this opportunity to participate.
For JTB's restaurant project, we always accept applications from solo participants!
■Event schedule
Friday, January 12, 2024 Noon KikunoiFriday, January 19, 2024 Night YachiyoSunday, January 21, 2024 Noon KumahikoFriday, January 26, 2024 Night UosanroSaturday, January 27, 2024 Night TsurukiyoFriday night, February 2, 2024 Yamabana Heihachi ChayaSunday night, February 4, 2024 Kyoto cuisine IsobeFriday night, February 9, 2024 Tankuma Kita storeSaturday night, February 10, 2024 NakamuraroFriday night, February 16, 2024 TatsumiyaFriday night, February 23, 2024 MinokichiSaturday night, February 24, 2024 Kyoto cuisine Torimai*Meeting time etc.Details page (click here)Please refer to.■Participation fee
15,000 yen (tax included) per adult
■Payment method
For online applications, payment can only be made by credit card.
■Contact information
JTB Kyoto Branch7th floor, Keihan Shijo Kawaramachi Building, 338 Tominaga-cho, 2-chome, Matsubara-kamiru, Kawaramachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City(Telephone) 075-365-7730(Email address) link_kyoto@jtb.comReception hours: 10:00-17:30 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)Person in charge: Kido, KatoLink KyotoKyoto experienceLINK KYOTOKyoto Cuisine MeseikaiFood cultureKyoto culturecookingKyoto cuisineJapanese foodtraditional culture
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The usual Kyoto sightseeing + hot springs, a trip to heal your mind and body.
Kyoto, whose culture was originally rooted in a land rich in nature, has many hot springs and a variety of spring qualities. Kyoto's hot springs healed the fatigue of many of our ancestors. In addition to enjoying walking around the town, how about a trip where you can feel the ``attractiveness of the hot springs''? Enjoy hot springs more easily.
“SPA PASS KYOTO”
You can experience a "hot spring tour" of up to 3 of the 9 hot spring facilities in Kyoto City.
(There are a total of 5 types of tickets: 1 hot spring bathing ticket that allows you to choose 3 of the 6 free facilities, and 4 tickets that include a hot spring bath plus a cafe or lunch.)
Even if you don't know how to enter a hot spring, it is okay! At the reception desk at the facility, you will receive an original hand towelwith an illustration of onsen bathing etiquette. Please visit Kyoto's hot springs to heal your body after a long day of sightseeing.
【Implementation period】
Release period: December 28th, 2023 (Thu) to February 8th, 2024 (Thu)
Usage period: January 10th, 2024 (Wed) - February 12th, 2024 (Mon)*Payment can only be made online by credit card.
*When going out, please use the convenient city buses and subways.
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