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To mark the 30th anniversary, a special viewing event will be held in collaboration with the World Heritage Site "Toji Hyakuri Documents," a World Heritage Site.
▶Ume Plan:
World Heritage Site "Toji Temple" Special Nighttime Illumination Tour ~The world of Toji Temple that remains from Heian-kyo~
Spend a night at Toji Temple, enveloped in gentle light. Enjoy a luxurious moment where you forget about time in this extraordinary space.Visitors will be given a special stamp commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto" being registered as a World Heritage Site.
↓Details and reservations here↓
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/898000/
▶Bamboo Plan:
A special guided tour of Toji Temple's guest house "Shogobo" and the national treasure "Rengemon" with a monk as your guideGuided by a monk, you will have a special tour of Toji Temple's guest house, "Shokobo," which is normally closed to the public, and the illuminated National Treasure "Rengemon."
This plan also includes a special tour of the Kondo and Kodo Halls.↓Details and reservations here↓
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/898189/
▶Matsu Plan:
A plan that includes a matcha tea experience in the normally closed "Kyakuden" guesthouse and a commentary on the Toji Yuri DocumentsWhile enjoying a cup of matcha tea in the guest hall, which is usually closed to the public, you will hear fascinating stories about the Toji Yuri Documents.
This plan includes a special night-time viewing of the illuminated temple and a special guided tour of Toji Temple's guest house, "Shogobo," and the national treasure, "Rengemon," led by a monk.↓Details and reservations here↓
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/898200/
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- Jidai Festival -
It is one of Kyoto's three major festivals, along with the Aoi Festival and the Gion Festival. At the head of the procession, which is about 2,000 people and stretches for about 2 kilometers, is the Restoration Loyalist Corps.
It is made up of 20 trains spanning eight eras, going back from the Meiji Restoration to the Enryaku period, and ending with the Shinko Procession and Yumiyagumi Procession.
A magnificent procession spanning over a thousand years will parade down the streets of the capital.
We have set up special viewing seats near the Kyoto Gyoen Kenreimon Gate, where the Jidai Matsuri procession begins.
Enjoy the approximately two-hour procession of period costumes while listening to the JTB guide's commentary through the CleVo earphone guide."Guaranteed seats in the first three rows" planHerePlease apply from here.
"No seat assignment" planHerePlease apply from here.
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▶Kyoto dance performance by geisha and maiko
Kyomai (Kyoto Mai Dance) will be performed in the Inoue style by a geiko or maiko. A rare opportunity for visitors to see these graceful dance up close, allowing them to experience the permanent exhibit more intimately. Two Kyomai songs will be performed for a total of about 15 minutes.
▶Permanent Exhibition on Kagai Art Culture
An introduction to the world of geiko, maiko and their culture through a diverse range of exhibits, from exquisite hand-painted Yuzen kimono and Nishijin brocade obi sashes, to personal belongings and makeup used by maiko. Exhibits feature precious items such as kanzashi hair ornaments for each season and black crested formal kimono, which are rarely seen in the Gion quarter. Along with photographs conveying the unique atmosphere of the Kagai district, immerse yourself in this secretive yet glamorous world.-In the Kagai districts of Kyoto, women who perform traditional dance and music in ozashiki banquet rooms and on stage and entertain guests are referred to as geiko (and not geisha). Women training to become geiko are called maiko.
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-River fish lunch course + stories about roads and gardens-
“Kyoto Ryori Meisei” is an activity for active chefs to contribute to the development of Japanese cuisine and the promotion of food culture in Kyoto.``Kyoto food culture experience project that touches the real thing'' provided by Kyoto Ryori Meisei – KYOTO 365 – Each month, we have finished the content that incorporates the characteristics of the restaurant.
[Yamabana Heihachi Teahouse]
Boasting a history of about 440 years, this roadside teahouse was a place of relaxation for travelers and intellectuals. The owner will tell you stories about the Saba Kaido and the gardens, and you will enjoy a special lunch kaiseki meal of river fish cuisine, a part of Kyoto's food culture of the past.
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It has been passed down as one of Japan's traditional arts, along with flower arranging and tea ceremony."The Art of Incense"is an art form in which fragrant wood is burned and the scent is used to evoke poetry or scenes.
In this plan, you can learn about the culture of incense and participate in an incense gathering where you can light several different types of incense and try to guess which ones have the same scent.
The "Oko no Kai" is a descendant of the 12th Emperor Keiko.Hosted by the head of the Sanbon Oeda school of incenseThe location is a mansion built by Japanese painter Kansetsu Hashimoto as a studio for his own work."Hakusamuraso"Why not experience this elegant culture that has continued since the Heian period?
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Kyoto has many famous spots for viewing autumn leaves.
Among them, there is one famous spot for viewing autumn leaves in Kyoto.Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Historic Site Odoi "Momijien"He is affectionately known as "Bishamon-san" by the locals.Bishamon-do, World Heritage Site "Toji Temple"We will inform you of the following.
JTB offers early morning private viewings where you can enjoy the autumn leaves at your leisure before the general public, guided plans that include cafe time, and night-time illumination plans.
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of all Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. The autumn leaves that fill the historic site of Odoi, built by Hideyoshi, sparkle in the morning sun, creating a spectacular sight that can only be seen in the early morning.
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On the approach to the Chokushimon Gate, visitors are greeted by both a beautiful tunnel of autumn leaves and falling autumn leaves.
We offer a "Private Morning Visit Plan" that includes a guided tour of the temple, allowing you to learn more about its history, and a "Town Walk Plan with Cake Set" that includes a relaxing cafe break after a stroll around the Yamashina Canal.
"Visit to Bishamon-do Temple along the autumn leaves path ① Private morning viewing plan
"Visiting Bishamon-do Temple along the autumn leaves path ② Walking tour with cake set" plan
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The temple grounds will be lit up at night, and the main hall, lecture hall, and three-dimensional mandala will be open to the public.
During the event, you will be able to walk around the base of the auditorium's three-dimensional mandala and enjoy a 360-degree view.
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