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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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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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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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World Heritage Nijo-jo CastleYou can only taste it inYou can experience special hospitality.
Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle is a castle that has watched over the changes in Japanese history, including the rise and fall of the Tokugawa family.
The coordinator JTB can utilize its organizational strength to realize a one-stop service from proposal to production and implementation.We will help you to provide more smooth and fruitful time and opportunities.
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