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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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Gion is heating up in July, so why not come and experience the Kyoto summer to the fullest?
Kaiseki cuisine on the Kamogawa Riverand,A story from the husband, who is also a musician in the Gion Festival Takayama, right in front of my eyesGion Bayashi Music PerformanceYou can also enjoySpecial OffersWe have prepared the following.
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Cultural tourism contentSustainability
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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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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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 HideyoshiexperienceKyotoKyoto cultureJapanese sake
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Furukawacho Shopping Street Life and food culture experience
It is a plan that you can choose two from the following five experiences.
All experiences are accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
① Knife sharpening experience(Time required: 90 minutes)
In the Furukawacho shopping district, there is a knife sharpener who has been doing this for 26 years.Only in the Furukawacho shopping street can you experience the craftsmanship of knife sharpening.If you know how to sharpen your knives correctly, cooking will be even more fun.②Ramen making experience(Time required: 120 minutes)
Gion Shirakawa Ramen is a miso ramen shop that is very popular with both Japanese and foreigners, and is made to suit the tastes of Kyoto people.The experience of making a hearty original ramen with carefully selected miso in an iron pot is something you can't get anywhere else.③ Obanzai making experience(Time required: 120 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.④Shirakawa Walking Tour(Time required: 120 minutes)
Stroll through the retro shopping street and Chion-in Temple, a national treasure.While gazing at the beautiful scenery of the nearby Shirakawa River and Chion-in Temple, you can see how the ancient beliefs are still integrated into the daily lives of the townspeople.⑤Sake course(Total: 90 minutes)
Kyoto is a sake-producing region with many sake breweries in the Fushimi and Tango regions.Let's find the taste that goes well with Kyoto's obanzai and your favorite taste by tasting.We will give a detailed lecture on the history of sake, how to make it, and the characteristics of Kyoto sake.LINK KYOTOShirakawaFurukawa TownChion-in TempleexperienceKyotoFood cultureKyoto cultureJapanese sakeKyoto cuisineJapanese foodtraditional culture
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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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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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Transform into your own Maiko and experience the beauty of Maiko in all four seasons!
The townscape has been around for more than a thousand years and still has the feel of an ancient capital.
"Maiko Experience Studio Shiki/Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura" is located on the approach to Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto.At Shiki, we study and pursue ``commitment to beauty'', ``commitment to customer service'', and ``commitment to memories'' every day, and in addition, we strive to provide hospitality that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of Kyoto in each season. I'm here.
We would like as many customers as possible to learn about and enjoy maiko, which is part of Japan's traditional culture, and to capture the discovery and joy of ``another you'' in photos that will last forever.
Transform into your own Maiko and experience the beauty of Maiko in all four seasons.
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