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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 7/20 Ato Matsuri Plan and 7/24 ② Plan do not include seats for the Yamahoko Procession.
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"THE G-ZO EXPERIENCE" is run by Zane Johnson, an American instructor of Zen, calligraphy, and Japanese culture based in Kyoto and Osaka.
In order to provide an authentic Japanese cultural experience that delves deeply into the Zen spirit of Buddhism, which is also linked to the culture of the tea ceremony,Collaboration between Chazuna and Zaynheld!
Like tea, drawing kanji can be a chance to reflect on yourself, and through calming your mind,A special program to experience the spirit of Zen and immerse yourself in the essence of Japanese cultureis.Japanese CultureprogramZenZENcalligraphytea ceremonyBuddhismspiritexperienceKYOTOspecialUjiKyoto's Unique Venues
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"Okazaki-an" is a Japanese-style mansion built by "Ueba Hide", a famous geisha in Kyoto, to live out the rest of her life with her husband "Shundo Koji", who was a producer at Toei, and their daughter "Takako".
It is a luxurious building with modern interior design and a Noh stage made entirely of cypress, which was rare at the time, and the windows offer a panoramic view of the torii gates of Heian Shrine and Mt. Daimonji.
This is a luxurious plan where you can enjoy a meal while watching a maiko perform on the Noh stage in this elegant setting.
Limited to one group per time slotSo, after your viewing, you can take commemorative photos, chat with the maiko, and have them all to yourself, which will surely be an unforgettable memory of your trip to Kyoto.
*This plan is a reservation by request. After you apply online, we will contact you by email after confirming with the operator whether or not the reservation can be made on the date you wish to make.
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