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A limited-time collaboration project with JTB! Okoshi Bus × JTB
Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning, we hope you'll rediscover the charm of this area!
With this in mind, we have prepared a plan based on the theme of "culture."
Japanese Culture: Kimono
Change your daily routine and mood
With a photo spot in Kyoto in the background
There is no need to walk a lot in sandals that you are not used to.
Explore lightly and travel comfortably on a large bus!
Why not spend a day creating elegant memories?
[Setting date]
December 18, 2024, February 19 and 26, March 5, 12, and 19, 2025Wednesday service
December 14, 2024; January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15Saturday service
[Itinerary]
Meet at the Okoshi Bus (Kyoto Regular Tourist Bus) stop at the Karasuma Exit of JR Kyoto Station == Change into a kimono at Okazaki-an (approx. 60 mins) == Stroll along the Incline and have a buffet lunch at the Westin Miyako (approx. 170 mins)
== Seiryuden (about 50 minutes) == Otabe Main Building Atelier Kyo Baum (about 45 minutes) == JR Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit Arrival time 17:30
To apply for the Wednesday Course, click here
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/932154/
To apply for the Saturday Course, click here
https://kyoto.tourism-pg.com/detail/bokun/932290/
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The inside of the train becomes an extraordinary space! As you ride the Keihan train, you can compare 16 different brands of Kyoto sake, and you're sure to have a great time chatting with the sake brewers about sake! Enjoy the special experience of riding on the "siding line" that is normally off-limits, and the delicate and gentle sake that is nurtured by the famous spring water that springs up in abundance in Fushimi, Kyoto City.
A brewer from each brewery will ride the bus wearing a happi coat and go around pouring sake.
*Siding = a siding installed to change direction or switch trains. The Sake Train runs on the siding at Kuzuha Station, where passengers normally do not run, before turning around and heading towards Kyoto, heading to Nakashojima.
◆Morning and afternoon departure plans available!
[Morning departure] Easy-to-eat snacks included
[Afternoon departure] Lunch box and sake made by Fushimi's restaurant Uozaburou, plus train goods
◆Notes
Those under 20 years of age are not permitted to participate.
No food or alcohol can be brought into the venue.
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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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Special nighttime viewing of the World Heritage site "Toji Temple"
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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"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.
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Kyoto has many famous spots for viewing autumn leaves.
Among them, the following are some hidden spots that are worth checking out:"Bishamon-do"is.The beautiful tunnel of autumn leaves and the leaves piled up on the stone steps are a spectacular sight.
JTB offers guided tours that include early morning private viewings and cafe time, allowing you to leisurely enjoy the autumn leaves before the general public opens.
Click here for more details.
"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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▶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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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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◆What is Gokokuin?
Gokokuin is a proof of pilgrimage (memorial of visiting a demonic spot) given at shrines and temples associated with demonic spots such as ghosts, monsters and sorcery. It is basically written on black hosho paper with a vermilion stamp design.
This second project includes two types of Gokokuin stamps featuring designs of Rokudouchinnou-ji, located at Rokudo-no-Tsuji, famous as the entrance to the underworld, and Minatoya – Ghost Candy Shop, as well as a Gokokuin stamp walking map that will be useful for sightseeing around the area.
*"Gokuro-in" is a registered trademark of JTB Corporation.
◆Product details
① Rokudouchinnou-ji Black Seal (written in ink at Rokudouchinnou-ji) 1 sheet (single-sided)
②Minatoya -Ghost Candy Shop - Gokokuin (all printed products) 1 sheet (single-sided)
③ Gokokuin Walking Map (Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City) - Product description 1 sheet (double-sided)
*Please note that this is not Gokokuin-book.
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◆What is Gokokuin?
A Gokokuin is a proof of pilgrimage (memorial of visiting a demonic spot) given at shrines and temples associated with demonic spots such as ghosts, monsters, and sorcery. It is basically made of black hosho paper with a vermilion stamp design and ink writing on top.
The first Gokokuin comes with a special Gokokuin story by Daiun Miki, the chief priest of Renkyuji Temple in Kyoto well known as a ghost story priest and established "Ghost Story Preaching," which uses ghost stories as a starting point to preach Buddhism in an easy-to-understand manner.
*This story is original content limited to those who purchase the product. Please refrain from posting the story on social networking sites or reselling it.
*"Gokuro-in" is a registered trademark of JTB Corporation.◆Product details
① Gokokuin (black votive paper with design/no ink) 1 sheet (A6, one side)
② Gokokuin story and description 1 sheet (A6, double-sided)
*Please note that this is not Gokokuin-book.
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