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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
Tasting of the prepared dishes: 30 minutesLINK KYOTOShirakawaFurukawa TownChion-in TempleexperienceKyotoFood cultureKyoto cultureJapanese sakeKyoto cuisineJapanese foodtraditional culture
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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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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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Ittoen museum, where people live a life of service without possessions
Ittoen Museum ``Kosoin'' is a museum that introduces ``Ittoen'', which was founded in 1904 by Mr. Tenko Nishida.Currently, ``Ittoen'' has formed a family-like community in a corner of Yamashina, Kyoto, and lives a life of service (alms) as shown by Mr. Amaka.Based on the belief that if one lives a life in harmony with nature, one can be forgiven and live even if one does not own anything or exchange one's work for money, and always has a heart of repentance and lives a life of service without possessions. going.
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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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