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Tips for a sustainable tourism in KYOTO
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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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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.
Large crowds gather at each Yoiyama, and the city of Kyoto is filled with the excitement of the festival.
Among the highlights are17th (pre-festival)and24th (After Festival)A Yamahoko procession, in which floats and floats pass through the streets.
The first festival starts from Shijo Karasuma, and the second festival starts from Karasuma Oike.
The beauty of the decorations on the floats, known as hanging accessories, which include beautiful embroidery and imported textiles, is also spectacular.
A magnificent and spectacular event will be held, also known as a "moving art museum."(Quoted from Kyoto Tourism Navi)
JTB offers special seating where you can sit and watch the Yamahoko Procession, as well as plans for the rare experience of being a puller.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. It varies depending on the plan.
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[Pre-festival] Yamahoko Procession JTB Special Viewing Seats {Guaranteed front row seating}
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①【After Festival】Yamahoko Procession JTB Special Viewing Seats 《Guaranteed front row seating plan》
②【Ato Matsuri】Pulling experience for Minami Kannonyama float parade (lunch included)
*The Ato Matsuri② plan does not include seating for the Yamahoko Procession.
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Have deep conversations with locals
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.
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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)
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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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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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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 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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