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What is Kyoto Gastronomy Tourism?
"GASTRONOMY TOURISM" is the experience of traveling and enjoying food that is nurtured by the local climate, customs, traditions, and history."KYOTO GASTRONOMY" aims to rediscover the food culture content scattered throughout Kyoto Prefecture, and to create and increase awareness of new food tourism tours centered on the diverse regional characteristics of Kyoto.
Official website:https://kyoto-gastronomy.com/
KYOTO GASTRONOMY PROJECT Management Office (inside Kyoto Shimbun COM)
Tel.075-241-6171In February 2025, the KYOTO GASTRONOMY SUMMIT and KYOTO GASTRONOMY AWARD will be held at Daigoji Temple. The KYOTO GASTRONOMY SUMMIT is a gourmet festival where you can enjoy the whole of Kyoto Prefecture in one go, through a luxurious collaboration between top chefs representing the essence of Japanese cuisine: Kyoto cuisine, and Italian and French chefs active throughout the prefecture. Participants will be asked to taste the collaborative menu and vote for it. Why not rediscover food culture together and spread the charm of the entire Kyoto Prefecture? After the award ceremony, you will be guided to a special tour of the Sanboin Temple and Garan of Daigoji Temple.
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The Kyoto Gastronomy Awards will be established in 2023 with the aim of rediscovering and supporting the appeal of Kyoto Prefecture's food-related culture and tourism resources. In five areas, including the four areas of "Another Kyoto (Sea Kyoto, Forest Kyoto, Tea Kyoto, Bamboo Village Otokuni)" and the "Special Kyoto" area dotted with lesser known attractions, newly devised seasonal dishes (collaboration menus) will be judged and voted for by the general public, and the "best Another Special Kyoto" will be announced and awarded.
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Digital Stamp Rally: Exploring Heian Era Pilgrimage Routes and Uji Tea History Spots
A digital stamp rally exploring historical spots along the Yamashiro Kodo will be held from November 23, 2024 (Saturday) to January 31, 2025 (Friday). Collect stamps from 3 or more locations to enter a prize draw for gift certificates at Teo Terrace Ide. Participation is free!
During this period, you can also purchase discounted tickets to experience Heian Era HATSUSE pilgrimage, and tickets for a special event on December 7 (Saturday). Don't miss out on these opportunities!
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① Visit to the Silk Fabric Museum (time required: about 15 minutes)
The White Silk Fabric Museum is a museum specializing in white kimono fabrics. We exhibit about 50 types of white fabrics carefully selected from the 200 types and 3,000 patterns that Itoyuki has woven so far for post-dyeing (dyed kimono), where fabric is woven from raw silk and then dyed later. You can actually touch the white fabrics, which have various characteristics depending on the production area and type of thread, and see their texture and beautiful luster. We will introduce the process of making one bolt of white fabric, including cocoon production by domestic silkworm farmers and information on the amount of cocoons needed for a kimono.
② "Handloom" Experience (Time required: approx. 15 minutes)
Our in-house instructor will demonstrate the handloom weaving process and explain how the warp and weft threads work. Afterwards, you can enjoy the experience of weaving using a handloom.3. Kinsai Yuzen Workshop (Time required: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)
Enjoy the experience of dyeing pure silk fabric, a high-quality material used in kimonos, with the Yuzen technique and finishing with gold leaf. Our in-house instructors will provide careful instruction, so even beginners can participate with confidence. The completed work will be framed and handed to you, so you can take it home as a keepsake. Link KyotoKyoto experiencetraditional craftsLINK KYOTOKyoto sustainable tourismsustainableKyoto sightseeingKyoto culturetraditional culture
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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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"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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What is HANDS FREE BUS?
This bus is a HANDS FREE BUS that travels around accommodations in Kyoto City with the aim of further promoting hands-free tourism. Leave your baggage at your hotel and enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto in comfort.
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Head straight to your hotel or main station with your large luggage!
★Point. 2
You'll definitely get a seat!
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Get even more value by using a round-trip ticket!
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Regional Revitalization Seminar: Creating the Future of the Region
~Tourism region development, tourism digital transformation, inbound tourism, food and agriculture tourism~
The region faces a wide range of issues, including population decline and aging. This seminar will focus on "tourism region development," "tourism digital transformation," "inbound tourism to Japan," and "food and agriculture tourism" as efforts toward regional revitalization, and will feature special lectures by guest speakers, examples of collaborations with local governments and partner companies, and JTB's solutions, along with our co-creation partners. We hope that this will help create a sustainable region. We look forward to your viewing.
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"CO2Zero Travel®”This is a method to reduce CO2 emissions during travel using the J-Credit Scheme.2This is a plan to offset (carbon offset)
By purchasing the value of green electricity, you can reduce the CO2 emissions you make while traveling to virtually zero. CO2 emissions are now a major global issue, as can be seen from the efforts of the SDGs set by the United Nations. This program was born from the desire to "leave a beautiful Earth, even if only a little, for our future children." In order to concretely tackle climate change... As a first step, why not start taking concrete action against "climate change" while traveling?
"CO₂ Zero Travel®" is a registered trademark of JTB.
What is carbon offsetting?
CO emitted in daily life2This system offsets these losses by investing in greenhouse gas reduction and absorption projects through the purchase of carbon credits.
What is the J-Credit Scheme?
The J-Credit Scheme is a scheme to reduce CO emissions through proper forest management.2and CO2 emissions from the use of renewable energy.2This is a system in which the government certifies the amount of emission reductions and the introduction of energy-saving equipment as "credits." This system is operated by the government.
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Mail: link_kyoto@jtb.com
TEL: 075-365-7730
*Please ask for "CO2-free travel consultation."
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The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Tokyo Office introduced the "LINK KYOTO" initiative in their "Sustainable Tourism Archives."
UNWTO's efforts include:From here
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UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization)
The English name of the UNWTO Japan office is the "UN Tourism Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific," and its common name in Japanese is the "World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Office in Japan."
The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Japan Office was established in Japan in 1995 as the only regional office with the aim of promoting tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, where tourism is growing rapidly, and strengthening cooperation within the region. Currently based in Nara, the Tokyo Office was also established at the United Nations University Headquarters (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) in 2017. The UN Tourism Japan Office works in cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Division of the UN Tourism Headquarters (Madrid, Spain) to encourage sustainable policies and practices to maximize the contribution of tourism to socio-economy while minimizing the negative impacts of tourism promotion.
Tourism is one of the most dynamic economic sectors of our time. By providing information on tourism statistics and highlighting tourism success stories, tourism can be an effective development tool that benefits destinations, local people and global travelers. The Japan Representative Office will help promote these efforts in the region.
Quote: From the official website (https://unwto-ap.org/office/)
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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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