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This is a rare opportunity to be introduced to a real Kyoto maiko (or geisha), learn, enjoy the senses, and be enchanted as you watch the maiko perform traditional Kyoto dance, interact with her, ask questions, and take souvenir photos.
*Explanation will be in English.
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A long-established inn founded in 1912"Sumiya Ryokan"
The calm, sukiya-style building stands out in Sanjo Fuyacho, the heart of Kyoto. From the guest rooms and teahouse, you can enjoy the beautiful changes of the seasons in the courtyard.At the matcha experience at Sumiya Ryokan, you will be taught how to make and drink matcha, and you can try making it yourself or drink the matcha you made with your family or friends.You can have a fun time.
Sumiya Ryokan is also famous as a tea ceremony inn with deep ties to the Urasenke school. There are five tea rooms in the building, the most famous of which is Gyokutoan. It was named by the 14th head of the Urasenke school, Tantansai, after his predecessor, who was born in the year of the rabbit.
This plan is,Private plans for groupsFor those who are not comfortable sitting upright, we also have chair seats available. Please take this opportunity to come to Sumiya Ryokan.
The official website of Sumiya Ryokan can be found here
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[Features of Matcha Inko "KOTOHA Fragrance and Tea Leaves"]
★Ingredient 100% matcha incense
The world's first fragrance made from 100% matcha!
★Upcycling discarded matcha
We use powdered green tea, which accumulates in air purifying filters and is not sold for consumption.
★You don't have to worry about health hazards caused by smoke
It heats without burning, so there is no smoke.
★Beautiful looking incense
You can choose from over 50 different wooden molds.
★Can be used repeatedly
Because it does not turn into ash after use,Can be used as an aroma stone.
* Aroma stones: Soak in aroma oil and enjoy the scent as it slowly evaporates.
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"Tie-dye"It is a method of dyeing kimono that has been passed down in Japan for about 700 years.
By tying the fabric with thread and applying pressure, the fabric is dyed in a state where it is under pressure.
This is a traditional tie-dyeing technique called "makiage shibori," which creates patterns without the dye soaking through.
The way the pleats are gathered and the way the string is wrapped around the fabric will affect how the white background appears,
The skill comes into play in deciding which parts to dye.
You can choose from a wide range of 20 colors.
You will create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art just for you.
You can take your creations home with you.
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[Experience Learning] Kyoto Nishiki Market Shopping Street - Towards the realization of a shopping street that combines tradition and innovation
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Nishiki Market has flourished as a fish wholesaler since the Edo period, with over 130 stores lined up along the 390 meters from east to west from Teramachi to Takakura. Walking through the long market is like walking down a road of 400 years of history. Learn about 400 years of history and food culture, and think about the "responsibility to the future" that Nishiki Market bears in the field of "food," which is closely linked to the SDGs!Nishiki Market Shopping Street, KyotoLINK KYOTOKyoto sustainable tourismexperienceHospitalityKyoto culture
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Enjoy the season of fresh greenery on a Lake Biwa canal boat!
Why not experience the luxury of enjoying the colorful fresh greenery along the waterway from aboard a boat?
The Lake Biwa Canal boat trip can be experienced for a limited period only, and includes the opportunity to see the green maples, which will soon be at their best.
Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the canal surrounded by vibrant new greenery. Enjoy the special scenery that can only be experienced on this limited spring cruise.
We look forward to having you on board.(※) The "Lake Biwa-Otsu Port" service ended after eight days from Thursday, March 27th to Sunday, March 30th and from Thursday, April 3rd to Sunday, April 6th.
Currently it is the regular "Mii-dera delivery service."The great achievements of the Meiji era were achieved by connecting the thoughts of our predecessors.
Kyoto rapidly declined after the Meiji Restoration due to the de facto transfer of the capital to Tokyo. The key to its revival was the construction of the Lake Biwa Canal. This unprecedentedly large project, which cost approximately twice the annual budget of Kyoto Prefecture at the time, was completed in 23 with the help of Japanese people alone, without relying on foreign engineers. Please enjoy the scenery of this Japan Heritage site, which is still loved even after about 1890 years.
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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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A sake brewery tour that is normally closed to the public and that you can enjoy with all five senses
Sasaki Sake Brewery continues to brew sake in the middle of Kyoto.Located on the ruins of Jurakudai, which was loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, all of the sake is brewed using the hand-made techniques passed down in Kyoto and Rakuchu.In this plan, you can touch the sake brewing in Rakuchu that has been handed down for a long time.At the end, you can taste and compare 5 kinds of sake recommended by the brewer according to the season!
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・Brewery guides the sake brewery.All processes such as bottling and labeling are done in the brewery, so we will show you the entire sake brewing process.
・Recommended by the brewer depending on the seasonTaste and compare 5 types of sake.May include alcoholic beverages not for sale.
・In the winter when sake brewing is in full swingPossibility to drink unpasteurized sake.
·aliveYou can look into the moromi tank.You can enjoy it with all five senses, such as the popping sound and smell during fermentation.Link KyotoLINK KYOTOSake brewerySake tourismSake brewery tourRakuchuToyotomi HideyoshiexperienceKyoto's Unique VenuesKyoto cultureJapanese sake
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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)
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
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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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